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Most of us recognize and stand solidly against overt expressions of racism such as racial slurs, violence, cross-burnings by the Ku Klux Klan, and practices of blatant racial segregation and discrimination. But overt racism is only the tip of the iceberg. More often, racial discrimination is disguised and
“We entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2nd Cor. 5:20b-21) This Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of the United Methodist Church (UMC) announced that applications for the Ethnic Young Adult Internship (EYA) 2022 program have been extended to March 20, 2022. EYA internships offer students of color experience working in Washington, D.C. with
The General Board of Church & Societyby Rev. Katie Monfortte Let’s celebrate Black History Month with some great picture books! The Sacred Worth Books database can be used to celebrate Black history, experiences, and joy! Use this resource to find titles to add to your family’s storytime
by Ed WhiteJanuary 27, 2022 For many, the words inscribed at Lady Liberty represent a false hope to migrants. However, there are victories from time to time that encourage us to keep pushing forward. I will take this opportunity to lift up a friend of
The General Board of Church and Society is calling for Ethnic Young Intern applicants for this summer (June 5 – July 30, 2022). The application deadline is March 1, 2022. The Ethnic Young Adult Internship (EYA) is for United Methodist young people desiring to put
In the Fall of 2021 during a Zoom meeting of the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Western Jurisdiction Coordinators, there was discussion of the Toiletry Kit Ministry that is taking place in the California-Pacific Conference. The Toiletry Kit Ministry was created to help with
NAVIGATING NEXT: Equipping Leaders for Innovative Ministry in 2022January 25 – February 25, 2022 Gammon Theological Seminary has gathered Black leaders to teach about some of the “pain points” of pastors and church leaders. Two important topics are Generosity and Clergy Self-care. GENEROSITY Carla Maxwell
The annual celebration known as Black History Month began as “Negro History Week” in 1926. Historian Carter G. Woodson picked the timing for this commemorative week to coincide with the birthdates of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two figures who were greatly respected among African
The General Commission on Religion and Raceby Dr. Arthuree Wright “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything
