A database for comparative study
Members and friends of The United Methodist Church in the Greater Northwest,
… Read the rest“From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required
and from the one to whom much has been entrusted,
even more will be demanded.”
Friends, family, and young people of The United Methodist Church and beyond,
Our names are Alejandra Salemi, Brennan Hurley, and Senesie Rogers. You may not know us, but we have been praying and preparing to give the Young People’s Address at the 2020 United Methodist General Conference for the last eight months.
[Corona Guidance editor’s note: This document was originally published on April 16, 2020, then updated on June 11 to include the technology section.]
In exceptional times, ordinances can usually be accomplished while exercising necessary precautions. For example, when communicable disease is a concern, those who perform ordinances should thoroughly wash their hands and may also use gloves and face masks.… Read the rest
Question:
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many tenants are having difficulty paying their rent due to a reduction in their incomes or because of having lost their jobs/businesses altogether. To what extent is it permissible for a landlord to forgive their tenant’s unpaid rent and count that forgiven amount against the Zakat money owed by the landlord?… Read the rest
The Fiqh Council is praying with the Muslim Community that we all reach Ramadan in safety and with health. The blessing that the answered prayers during Ramadan bring could not come at a more needed time with the challenges we are facing with Covid-19.… Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
… Read the restAs we enter the holiday of Pesach during this time of crisis and upheaval, we are deeply concerned about the safety and welfare of some of the members of our community. The social isolation which is so necessary at this time can significantly impact a person’s mental or physical well-being.… Read the rest
What does loving your neighbor look like during this Covid-19 season? In Luke 10, when Jesus sends out the 72 to all the towns where Jesus himself was planning to visit in the near future, he tells them to do very practical, everyday things (eat and drink with them; pray for them; heal the sick; remain with them), all in the posture of one who is bringing the peace of God and proclaiming that the kingdom of God is near.… Read the rest
