December 12, 2023 A preacher’s main task is not to make a political stand but to preach the gospel by showing how God lives in the midst of human suffering, says the dean of Duke Chapel. Preaching during a war can be a difficult task.
The General Commission on Religion and Race offers this seven-part curriculum as a first step in understanding what racism is, how it has and still shows up in the church and society, and how it impacts and impedes the integrity and effectiveness of God’s people
Are you seeking ways to engage others in difficult, but important, conversations—such as the topic of white privilege and/or racial inequality? The following resources are intended to help get you started and create building blocks for additional work. Suggested Ground Rules Suggested Opening Prayer God of our
The LA For All Healing Circles are open dialogues to build a better Los Angeles held virtually or in-person to foster stronger community bonds, support community-based organizations, and provide safe spaces for Angelenos to discuss the impacts of racial trauma, identity, systemic racism, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Produced by the General Commission on Religion and Race, this Vital Conversations video series features contemporary theologians, sociologists, laity, clergy and other thought-leaders dealing with challenges of race, culture and oppression in The United Methodist Church and the world today. Vital Conversations: Series 1 Vital Conversations 1:
November 18, 2022 Pandemic and schism have combined to challenge The United Methodist Church in an unprecedented way. And that offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity, according to the Rev. Mike Slaughter. “What a time to reimagine what God’s next is for The United Methodist Church,” the
July 20, 2022 Ministry leaders of all stripes have increasingly had to navigate the reality of polarized views within their communities and congregations. For instance, Barna recently learned that one of the main reasons some pastors are thinking about leaving full-time ministry is political division. Indeed, new
Clergy, Staff Members and Volunteers are invited to a newly forming Conversation/Support Group for Intergenerational Children, Youth, and Family Ministries on Thursday, September 4, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815. This gathering