RNS Opening Budget—Monday, December 9, 2019

Southern Methodist University is being sued over a recent move to sever control of the school from the United Methodist Church, as the latest fallout continues over the global denomination’s decision earlier this year to strengthen its rules […]

NEWS STORY
RNS-SMU-Suit: SMU sued as it moves to cut ties with United Methodist Church
(RNS) — Southern Methodist University is being sued over a recent move to sever control of the school from the United Methodist Church, as the latest fallout continues over the global denomination’s decision earlier this year to strengthen its rules barring LGBTQ members from marriage and ordination. By Emily McFarlan Miller. 560 words. (category:k)

COMMENTARY
RNS- Gleason-Oped: The future of adoption is in a child’s own community
(RNS) — In the past, a family facing poverty or a temporary setback overseas might have placed their child for international adoption. Adoption agencies such as Bethany Christian Services have worked to recruit and support temporary foster families so these children can eventually return to their biological parents. By Kristi Gleason. 875 words. (category: k)