Bishop Dan Schwerin urges Northern Illinois United Methodists to pray for the U.S. and local election processes during their private and public worship prayer times. "We have an opportunity to practice election neighborliness with our words and deeds," he says.
Read More"As I think about Hispanic Heritage Month, I thank God for our Hispanic/Latino clergy and churches, and also know that our connexion must be more supportive and connective to make Christ known more authentically," says Bishop Dan Schwerin.
Read MoreOn the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, Bishop Dan Schwerin invites all to join him in this prayer.
Read More‘Racism is incompatible with Christian teaching.’ ‘We are God’s daring alternative to fear and hate.’ ‘We walk the path of vulnerable love with the help of vulnerable love.’ ‘United Methodists have an expansive view of grace.’ ‘Beloved community is the only framework that can heal us.’ I have been saying these things in my videos and in pulpits, and now to you in writing.
Read MoreA pastoral letter on the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump
Read MoreIn his sermon honoring retiring Bishops Trimble and Palmer, Bishop Schwerin said that what he most appreciates about them—besides their tireless passion for helping the church—is their courage. "Your courage inspires the church to be courageous," Bishop Schwerin said.
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