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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
February is Black History 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 the Do’s and Don’ts of anti-racism work for Christians. Find more practical resources
No matter your heritage, culture, or racial background, Black history is EVERYONE’s story. Here are 29 ways you, your family, and your congregation can celebrate and participate in Black History Month. Patronize a local or online Black-owned business. Attend church, Bible study, or worship at
Watch interview with Rev. Dr. Kathey Wilborn from Feb. 5, 2022 (Video) Watch coverage of Sunday Service at St. John’s UMC on Feb. 6, 2022 (Video) February 6, 2022 WATTS (CBSLA) — Investigators Sunday were trying to determine the cause and culprits responsible for starting a
For 33 days in 2018, the Rev. Terence Lester walked through the South. He was in a constant state of stress and anxiety. Some truck drivers tried to run him off the road; others followed him closely for miles as he walked — mostly alone
Do you know these Black United Methodist History-Markers? Look up these history-makers from our church and unscramble their names as an activity. The resource, available via R-Squared, can be viewed in PDF and downloaded via the button below.
February is Black History 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 why and how to introduce and incorporate Black History Month into worship, nurture,
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year between January 1 – March 1, 2022. Students who are members of The United Methodist Church and planning to attend a United Methodist-related school, college, university, or seminary full-time
by Barbara Dunlap-BergSept. 7, 2021 | UM News In June 2021, Gammon Theological Seminary joined with five United Methodist organizations, seeking to hear the voices of Black pastors and leaders who have faithfully led and served God’s people amid the unprecedented COVID-19 global health pandemic.
