On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, Twenty-five guests and religious leaders gathered at Grace UMC…
Discovering the myth and meaning of Columbus Day
Christopher Columbus is widely understood to have discovered the “New World” here in the Americas. But it was certainly not new to the millions who had long lived in this hemisphere. Indeed, their fatal discovery was that their world, as …
Shine a light on domestic violence in October
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Is your church planning any activities or ministries to shine a light on this widespread, devastating problem that lurks in silent shadows of fear and denial as it inflicts pain and crises in …
Hispanic Heritage Month: A time to celebrate and learn
September 15 to October 15 is recognized as Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month both nationally and in The United Methodist Church. Congregations are encouraged to celebrate the importance of Hispanic/Latino culture, traditions and other contributions to our church and society. Visit the …
Welcoming the Stranger: Difficult and Necessary
“The arrival in Europe of massive numbers of Middle Eastern refugees is causing crises for humanitarian organizations and churches as well as for governments,” writes the head of the United Methodist Church’s global missions agency. “United Methodists are wondering and …