United Methodist News Service

• Charles Yrigoyen remembered as pastor and scholar May 13, 2022
  The Rev. Charles Yrigoyen Jr., a leading United Methodist historian, oversaw the denomination’s Commission on Archives and History for nearly 24 years. He died at age 84.
• Where do Korean Americans stand? May 13, 2022
  Asian Americans often confront implicit bias in questions like “Where are you really from?” Susan Sungsil Kim has crafted responses to such questions that stand up for her rights while also providing an educational opportunity to those who ask.
• Let’s love our neighbors May 12, 2022
  Growing up in a traditionalist church but now on staff at a reconciling congregation, Kendra Weddle feels there is room at the table for everyone.
• Association of Korean Churches discerns its uncertain future May 12, 2022
  In the first in-person annual gathering of the Association of Korean Churches in The United Methodist Church, several panelists questioned whether the church’s membership decline could be attributed to a lack of spiritual renewal and its long-standing conflict over homosexuality.
• GC2016 tackling 44-year stance revised May 12, 2022