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Join us for a Creation Care Sabbath!
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Join us for a Creation Care Sabbath!

Join us for a Creation Care Sabbath in April 2026! Let us know how your faith community is celebrating Earth Day and join with thousands across the state who recognize that care for the earth is a sacred duty.

Reach out to Sheri for liturgical resources and to add your community to the list of participants.

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A KIFA Day Reflection from Rev. Amanda Baker
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A KIFA Day Reflection from Rev. Amanda Baker

From Rev. Amanda Baker: “At KIFA Day, while we were discussing the lived realities of his vote for SB 244 and again to override the governor’s veto of it, Senator Mike Argabright asked me what I would say to the folks who feel very strongly in favor of it, because it’s “very emotional on both sides.”

I said, “As United Methodists, we sum up the basics of our call to faithful living in three rules: Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in love with God…”

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SB 244 Goes into Effect: Anti-trans Cruelty Unleashed
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SB 244 Goes into Effect: Anti-trans Cruelty Unleashed

Trans people in Kansas began to receive letters yesterday stating that, due to the passage of SB 244, their drivers licenses are void beginning today, and that if they drive on them they risk arrest for a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $1000 fine or six months in jail. Trans Kansans will have to get to the DMV and pay for their own new identification, which will misgender them. No warning, no grace period -- just that if you DWT (drive while trans) with a gender marker which matches your gender identity, you risk arrest….

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End-of-Session Report
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End-of-Session Report

In the original Jurassic Park, the Jeff Goldblum character famously says that the scientists “were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” And I think we could say the same about Kansas’ legislative leadership this year…

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In Remembrance of Pope Francis (1936-2025)
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In Remembrance of Pope Francis (1936-2025)

Pope Francis was, first and foremost, a Christian pastor. Both words are important. He defined himself as a man who knew and loved the person of Jesus of Nazareth. For Francis, Jesus was always the center of everything. Here is how he stated it in his pivotal Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel…

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