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Making room in the UMC for the Spirit’s work

The denomination’s new regionalization plan is a marked break from its colonial hangover.

by Javier A. Viera
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What’s behind the grad student strike at Boston University?

My students are being financially exploited—based on a social imaginary that doesn’t reflect the realities of higher ed.
by Nicolette Manglos-Weber
Three people hugging. One of the people has rainbow colored hair.
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Missed opportunities at the UMC general conference

We took some good steps. But we are too afraid to name certain truths.
by William H. Willimon
Interviews

The making of God

“I don’t believe in God as character,” says poet Pádraig Ó Tuama, “but I do believe in God as plot.”
Interview by Lisa M. Wolfe and Leslie Long
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1,200 Jewish professors call on Senate to reject controversial antisemitism definition

by Yonat Shimron

Books

A pastor’s disappointments

Amy Butler’s memoir is a story of relentless striving and continued failures. In other words, it’s a story of the church.
by Benjamin J. Dueholm

The uniquely American story of Crownsville Hospital

Antonia Hylton digs into the history of a Maryland asylum that forced its Black patients to build their own facilities.
by Mihee Kim-Kort

Anthony Hecht’s poetic vision

W. H. Auden’s most distinguished heir wrote poems that bear witness to history with great depth of feeling.
by Mark Jarman
Books in review

Trending topics: Ecology without colonialism

Five new postcolonial perspectives on living faithfully through climate change
selected by Elizabeth Palmer

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In the Lectionary

May 26, Trinity B (John 3:1–17)

Sometimes being truly free in the Spirit means being deeply bound to the outworking of God’s mission in the world.
by Robert C. Saler
In the Lectionary

May 19, Pentecost (Acts 2:1–21)

Acts points us to a better communion, one that preserves and celebrates diversity.
by Robert C. Saler
Books

Anthony Hecht’s poetic vision

W. H. Auden’s most distinguished heir wrote poems that bear witness to history with great depth of feeling.
by Mark Jarman

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Features

Making room in the UMC for the Spirit’s work

The denomination’s new regionalization plan is a marked break from its colonial hangover.
by Javier A. Viera
In the Lectionary

May 26, Trinity B (John 3:1–17)

Sometimes being truly free in the Spirit means being deeply bound to the outworking of God’s mission in the world.
by Robert C. Saler
News

Episcopal priest could be defrocked over 'Eucharistic fast'

by Kathryn Post
Sunday’s Coming

Going away and coming closer (John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15)

How could it be better for Jesus to go away?

by Robert C. Saler

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Gathering for good

On a Copenhagen street, emergency responders and passersby formed a spontaneous community.
Features

What’s behind the grad student strike at Boston University?

My students are being financially exploited—based on a social imaginary that doesn’t reflect the realities of higher ed.
by Nicolette Manglos-Weber
Books

The uniquely American story of Crownsville Hospital

Antonia Hylton digs into the history of a Maryland asylum that forced its Black patients to build their own facilities.
by Mihee Kim-Kort
First Words

A failure of compassion

Outdoor workers need a little water and shade every four hours. Is that too much to ask?
by Peter W. Marty

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