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While Women’s History Month has been recognized and celebrated since March 1987, it has not always been equitable in that recognition and celebration. For women of color, systemic racism in the United States—and around the world—has restricted the full participation of women of color in
While the country’s politically conservative congregations far outnumber other faith communities, left-leaning houses of worship are on the rise in the U.S., according to a recently published National Congregations Study. If tax laws permitted, liberal congregations would be more likely to publicly endorse or oppose a
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
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
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
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 2022 Western Jurisdiction Course of Study (COS) classes for winter and spring are now available for registration. SESSION 1 (January 17 – February 10) – Registration Deadline: December 15, 2021 222 Theology II: Early Church 521 Bible V: Acts & Epistles SESSION 2 (March
