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My friend clams up each time I mention pastoral ministry. In the three years since she left her job as a pastor for work in higher ed, she hasn’t talked about the entrenched sexism and racism that eventually caused her to leave ministry. It’s too
Leontine Kelly raised her children a few streets away from Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, once the capital city of the Confederacy. Lining Monument Avenue were enormous memorials to Confederate leaders like Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson. Kelly had no idea, passing by the statue
Nov. 30, 2021 | CST When US troops withdrew from Afghanistan at the end of August, a local nonprofit began to search for temporary housing for refugees headed for the San Gabriel Valley. The major immediate need is always temporary housing. “That’s the biggest hurdle
November is U.S. Native American Heritage Month and The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) has developed an infographic to help us learn more. The downloadable infographic, available in PDF via R-Squared, highlights some of the experienced challenges in the oppression of the diversity
From Popes to Presidents, the “Doctrine of Discovery” has empowered global leaders to change the lives of indigenous people throughout history. The Doctrine is a theological and legal concept that has legitimized the seizure of indigenous people’s lands by those from supposedly Christian nations. This
The official day of Peace with Justice Sunday 2021 is May 30, 2021. All are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday on any Sunday throughout the year. Peace with Justice is a faithful expression of shalom in the Bible. It calls the church to strengthen its capacity
Church and Society is recruiting for their Ethnic Young Adult internship cohort for summer 2021 (June 5 – July 31). The Ethnic Young Adult Internship (EYA) is designed for United Methodist young people wanting to put their faith in action. Interns gain professional experience with
Our California-Pacific Conference Peace with Justice (PWJ) team has been working on innovative ways to promote the amazing work happening among PWJ grantees. During this historical moment in time, we want to remind you of the importance of sustaining these important ministries doing wonderful work
Update: The Pastor and Leader Kit resources are also available in French. The official day of Peace with Justice Sunday is June 7, 2020. All are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday on any Sunday throughout the year. In Arizona border towns, communities facing social challenges
Declaración conjunta en respuesta a las caravanas de migrantes centroamericanos 7 de noviembre de 2018 La migración humana es tan antigua como la historia humana. Individuos, familias, tribus y naciones se han ido trasladando desde ante de los tiempos de Abraham y Sara. A lo largo de los siglos, factores políticos y económicos, las guerras inclusive; retos concernientes a la salud y al medioambiente;
