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August 8, 2023 “Go.” From the time of the early church, this short imperative has shaped Christianity’s understanding of mission. It is a central part of the Great Commission in the Gospel of Matthew: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven
July 14, 2023 한글로 읽기 Rest in peace, Kiyoko Kasai Fujiu! I give thanks to God for her beautiful 98 years of life lived. Kiyoko was a trailblazer, a “little giant” for justice and equality. She was an advocate for full participation for women and
July 5, 2023 The writer of 1 Peter 1:17-23 (NIV) focuses on the role of apostles whom God chose to share the gospel. “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God,” the
GCORR Book Study Guide: For Small Groups & Individual Reflection GCORR remains committed to supporting and resourcing the Church in its journey of dismantling racism. We are aware that people learn and grow in many ways due to the rich diversity of humanity. Our hope
August 9, 2023 With a prophetic voice and heart for social justice, bishops from the Western Jurisdiction are mourning the death last week of their colleague, mentor, and friend: Bishop Melvin G. Talbert. “Mel was an amazingly gracious, approachable, powerful church leader and mentor of emerging
August 7, 2023 From humble beginnings as one of seven children born to sharecropper parents in rural Louisiana, retired United Methodist Bishop Melvin G. Talbert took his ministry of justice and love for all people around the globe. He died Aug. 3 at the age
2023년 7월 19일 연합감리교회 2023특별한인총회준비위원회는 2023년 10월 2일부터 5일까지 시카고 한인제일연합감리교회에서 <여기. 다시. 부르심. (RECLAIM. REVIVE. RENEW)> 이라는 타이틀과 “각 사람은 부르심을 받은 그 부르심 그대로 지내라”(고린도전서 7장 20절)라는 성구를 주제로 특별한인총회를 개최한다. 그동안 팬데믹으로 열리지 못했던 지역별, 그룹별 행사가 대면으로 진행될 가운데 주최될 이
August 3, 2023 Attending Discipleship Ministries’ Youth 2023 event forever changed how Addi Byrd looks at the star-filled sky. “One of the speakers said that each star in the sky shines differently,” Byrd said. “I really took that to heart. It’s been cool to see
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
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
