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United Methodist Women Joins Advocates’ Call for Gun Control, Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United Methodist Women, the largest denominational organization for women, today joined gun violence prevention advocates in calling for immediate action on gun control, again. Their call follows an uptick in mass shootings, including one the evening of March 22 in Boulder, Co., and an expected return to normalcy following the disbursement of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will permit many establishments to reopen. United Methodist Women Chief Executive Officer Harriett Jane Olson issued the following statement:
“COVID-19 disrupted the pattern of mass shootings as many people were confined to their or their loved ones’ homes. Now that there is a vaccine and many establishments are reopening, we are also seeing the resurgence of mass shootings. Of course, this issue never went away, and we must move ahead to take action.
“While many problems we face lack clear, tested ways to address them, making it difficult for policy makers to agree on a strategy, gun violence should not be one of them. We know that background checks and bans on assault weapons, among other things, can save lives. These are common sense measures that we must take up. Now is the time to do that which is not only right, but that which will make our families and communities safer.
“Congress should muster the courage to take immediate action on gun control so our children and loved ones can live free from the fear of mass shootings in grocery stores, spas, schools, concert venues and everywhere else in the United States. Certainly, there is biblical imperative to act when we can see our way forward. The Bible is clear in James 9:41 that persons who know to do right and do wrong anyway, sin.”
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, events are being postponed, rescheduled, and cancelled. The United Methodist Women are committed to the safety of all the members and ask you to check out the calendar of events on this site for changes and information.
Prayers are requested for all UMW members, local, national and international. It is indeed a world in crisis and this is a time to hold others up for God's attention and care.
We look forward to when we can be together again safely face-to-face. In the meantime, stay sheltered and be well.
Blessings,
Karen Jones, UMW President
Prayers are requested for all UMW members, local, national and international. It is indeed a world in crisis and this is a time to hold others up for God's attention and care.
We look forward to when we can be together again safely face-to-face. In the meantime, stay sheltered and be well.
Blessings,
Karen Jones, UMW President
Purpose
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Our Mission
The entire program and organization of United Methodist Women focuses on mission. Our mission initiatives include:
The entire program and organization of United Methodist Women focuses on mission. Our mission initiatives include:
- Providing opportunities to grow spiritually
- Equipping women & girls to be leaders
- Providing transformative educational experiences
- Organizing for growth & flexibility
- Working for justice through service & advocacy
