By Rev. Susan Brown* On a sunny winter day this January I made my way to the United Methodist Building in Washington, DC. Situated on Capitol Hill, the UM Building houses the offices of the General Board of Church and Society. I was there to participate in the Consultation on the Social Principles. The purpose [...]
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By Rick Wolcott* Snow, ice, wind and temperatures in the teens and 20s. Those words could describe any day from December 1 through March 31 in East Ohio. Shoveling and scraping can be inconveniences but the elements are so much more than that to countless people who can’t afford clothes to keep them warm. The [...]
Praying for Healing
By Rick Wolcott* “Light is stronger than darkness and love is stronger than that.” Rev. Howard Pippin, Jr. of Aldersgate United Methodist Church (North Coast District) in Warrensville Heights shared that thought following a triple-fatal shooting that occurred across the street from the church on Feb. 5. The owner of Chalk Linez barbershop and two [...]