Black Methodists for Church Renewal Resolution Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the radio host of a advice program, uttered a derogatory term against African-Americans several times on her program in August. Black Methodists for Church Renewal has passed a resolution reiterating the offensiveness of demeaning speech. Read the resolution here.
	Urban Congress 3 will beef up ministry plans Need help with your congregation’s ministry plan? Want to learn how to strengthen your church? Have some best practices to share? Bring a team to Urban Congress 3: Reaching New People and Building Healthy Faith Communities, Oct. 9 at St. Anthony Park UMC. More ...
	UMCOR at work in Pakistan Some 3.5 million children are at risk for diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, and other water-borne diseases carried by flood waters in Pakistan. UM Committee on Relief is helping, with partners, to supply water, food, and supplies. Learn how you can help.