Being a helpful, not a harmful ally to LGBTQ United Methodists
Guidelines for being an ally to LGBTQ United Methodists as they head into General Conference.
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Whatever happens at General Conference…
A Love Letter to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender non-conforming United Methodists.
A Message From Our New Board Chair
We’re excited to share that Carol McDonald is the new chair of the Religious Institute’s Board of Directors. Read her opening message as Board Chair.
Does the new birth control rule protect people of faith? Quite the opposite.
On our Medium channel, we dig into the Trump administration’s new rules on birth control coverage and how, for millions of Americans, they are a threat to their religious freedom and to the vision of a just society their faith traditions put forth.
Grappling Where Once There Was Silence: Coming to Terms with Religion and Sexuality
We interview emerging scholar Minister Aisha R. Thomas for our Seminary Spotlight series.
Religious Institute Responds to Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue
Religious Institute responds to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. “As long as discrimination persists, our struggle continues.”
Resource Spotlight: Summer Webinars
Religious Institute responds to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. “As long as discrimination persists, our struggle continues.”
How Faith Leaders Can Prepare for the Midterms
Religious Institute responds to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. “As long as discrimination persists, our struggle continues.”
RI Staff Talk: 2018 Midterm Elections
Our staff discusses why people of faith should be engaged around the 2018 midterm elections, concrete ways you can be involved, values we’re taking to the ballot box, and some of the issues we’re paying close attention to.
We Will Continue to Work Toward a More Just and Free World
Religious Institute responds to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. “As long as discrimination persists, our struggle continues.”