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A small group study of cross-racial/cross-cultural ministry for congregations DOWNLOAD THIS RESOURCE AS A PDF >> Cross-racial and cross-cultural (CR/CC) appointments are appointments of clergypersons to congregations in which the majority of their constituents are different from the clergyperson’s own racial/ethnic and cultural background. There
June 18, 2020 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(I Corinthians 16:13) “I have no positivity to give you in this moment. I’m cleaned out. I ran out of positivity after seeing me in the office for months co-workers
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
2023년 7월 14일 Read in English 평안히 잠드소서, 키요코 카사이 후지우(Kiyoko Kasai Fujiu)! 98년의 아름다운 삶을 살다 가신 후지우 여사로 인해 하나님께 감사를 드립니다. 후지우 여사는 정의와 평등을 외친 선구자이자 ‘작은 거인’이었습니다. 그녀는 연합감리교회 내에서 여성과 소수 인종/민족의 온전한 권익과 참여를 옹호했을 뿐 아니라, 1975년에는
July 25, 2023 A blue and white banner hangs behind the altar table at The Fount Church in Fountain Valley, Calif. “Come thou fount of every blessing,” reads Glen Haworth as he gestures toward the front of the sanctuary. “That’s where we get our name.”
Do the terms “equity” and “equality” mean the same thing? Use this resource to find out why they are not the same. DOWNLOAD THIS RESOURCE AS A PDF >>
Memorial services and tributes were held in Atlanta, GA this past weekend for the last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Willie Christine King Farris. She died in June. She was 95. July 17, 2023 “The best way each of us can
A virtual monthly study companion that will examine the intersection of faith and advocacy as it relates to the social conditions of women, girls, and femmes. July 10, 2023 Rooted in the understanding that our sense of activism is often passed down from those who
No one is born with all the skills required for intercultural competency. That’s why it’s helpful to have tools that support our work in this important area. This resource supports the ability for diverse individuals to come together to discuss a time when each felt differently. In doing so,
March 18, 2021 From 2006 to 2010, I served a cross-racial appointment in Savannah. I was appointed as the first Black pastor of this all-white United Methodist congregation. The church’s parsonage is located in a predominantly white neighborhood near a large city park. One day,
