On World AIDS Day, Church Called to Bold Action
The world is now at a dangerous crossroads in the longtime battle against AIDS and HIV stigma, writes the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Messer. As Dec. 1 marks World AIDS Day, Messer urges United Methodists to step up in their HIV response and live into the denomination’s vision to "love boldly, serve joyfully and lead courageously." Read commentary
New Book Revisits Christianity’s Core Creed
To mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Convening Table of the National Council of Churches in the USA has published “Nicaea: The Council and Creed that Defined Christianity.” David N. Field, a United Methodist theologian who serves on the ecumenical staff of the Council of Bishops, contributed to the book. His chapter, titled “A Means of Grace: The Transformative Challenge of the Migrant ‘Other,’” draws on insights from John Wesley, among others.
