Category: Voices
Our need for civic friendship
Disturbed by the problems of violence and the erosion of our democracy, Bishop David Bard urges us to consider how we might cultivate civic friendship, a virtue and practice that… Continue Reading Our need for civic friendship
Pressing on to continue Christ’s work
As her time as superintendent of the East Winds District draws to a close, Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford asks us to explore, in new ways, what it means to be… Continue Reading Pressing on to continue Christ’s work
On this journey toward a better world
Bishop David Bard reflects on the violence and hatred experienced in our world and reminds us that our task, as the church, is to embody the peacefulness of Christ and… Continue Reading On this journey toward a better world
‘For it is God who works in you’
Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay District, asks us to consider taking on the mind and attitude of Jesus when we find our freedom gone and oppression rules… Continue Reading ‘For it is God who works in you’
We can do this!
In this op-ed, Rev. Kevin Smalls says voting yes on Ballot #3 will make necessary changes to the United Methodist Constitution and strengthen the church’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist church.
‘Ready to order our conversation right’
As we enter annual conference season, Bishop David Bard reminds us of the value of conferencing and why the quality of our dialogue at such meetings is to be seasoned… Continue Reading ‘Ready to order our conversation right’
Discover common ground and build on it
Rev. Melissa Claxton, the Michigan Conference’s Ecumenical Officer, reflects on the life and legacy of Pope Francis and how he valued the work of building ecumenical and interfaith relationships.
What would Jesus see on your walk?
Rev. Jodie Flessner, superintendent of the Western Waters District, is walking to Annual Conference this year, and she’s learning how this practice teaches her to take a closer look at… Continue Reading What would Jesus see on your walk?
We need to build a foundation of love
In this op-ed, Rev. Kristi Hintz says voting yes to add “gender” and “ability” to Paragraph 4, Article 4 (Ballot #2) of the United Methodist Constitution is an opportunity to… Continue Reading We need to build a foundation of love
Let’s build the church of the future
In this op-ed, Rev. Elizabeth Hurd believes the proposed constitutional amendment package on regionalization (Ballot #1) allows us to be proactive about our future and recommends eligible voting members to… Continue Reading Let’s build the church of the future