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Originally Published by Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church. Republished with Permission. As you embark on your mission trips, consider these dos and don’ts: 1. DO LISTEN DEEPLY: Hear the stories, concerns, and hurts. Believe what you hear. Acknowledge the pain and injustice.
Originally Published by Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church, Republished with Permission 1. Why should we celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday? As United Methodists, “We recognize that God made all creation and saw that it was good. As a diverse people of God who
For many in the United States and Northern Europe, doing missions outside the country is a common practice. It often allows volunteers to experience new cultural realities, deepen their faith, and assist indigenous people in improving their own communities. However, without advanced prayer, discernment, and
#30DaysAntiRacism Join us this September for 30 days of antiracism. Each day we will engage in an activity that helps us to become more antiracist in the ways we think and act. Share your progress with a picture or a reflection using #30DaysAntiRacism. A downloadable
June 3, 2022 We #WearOrange because God calls on Christians to end gun violence. Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day to remember survivors and victims of gun violence. As part of a national campaign #Wear Orange people are advocating for legislation to end gun
May 25, 2022 Nineteen elementary-school aged children and two adults were murdered in Uvalde, Texas yesterday, while in school for their last classes before summer vacation. I write this in tears as I witness another tragic mass shooting. Over and over, it’s just as devastating,
The Missional Wisdom Foundation in partnership with New Ministries Essential Ministry Team will begin at 14-month intensive starting in October 2014. This non-degree program provides laity and clergy with the theological foundation and practical skills needed for starting and leading micro-communities of contemplative prayer and
