Statement on White Nationalism
The events of the last week tragically remind us of the devastating impact hatred continues to have on our nation. We recognize that these horrific acts of violence far too often have a common thread—[...]
This morning, many in our community are fearful, not knowing what comes next for them and their loved ones. The possibilities of disenfranchisement, dis[...]
The events of the last week tragically remind us of the devastating impact hatred continues to have on our nation. We recognize that these horrific acts of violence far too often have a common thread—[...]
Rev. Lorna Halaas was recently elected bishop of the Western Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Halaas is a 2008 graduate of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, wher[...]
We all are faced with devastating news this morning about the killing of people engaged in prayer in the mosques of Christchurch, New Zealand. The irony of the city's name underscores the hypocrisy of[...]
This week a special General Conference of the United Methodist Church voted to reaffirm and even to strengthen its opposition to same-sex marriage and to gay clergy. When the majority of delegates dec[...]
As we grieve for those murdered in Pittsburgh, we are called individually and collectively to demand elimination of the political rhetoric that flames divisiveness and hatred toward people who are per[...]
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