Category: Other Perspectives
Take a deep breath
“If I was still a local church pastor,” says Rev. Jack Harnish, “I would tell my congregation something like this from the pulpit this morning. ‘Take a deep breath.’”
Food, tables, and God’s nature
Life Around the Table promotes a diet of Food that LAUGHS. How we eat either glorifies God or does not.
Prayer for people living with HIV/AIDS
On World AIDS Day, December 1, The United Methodist Church supports love and acceptance, resources, treatment, and eradication of stigma for those living with HIV/AIDS.
What to fear this Halloween
As churches in communities around Michigan host Trunk or Treat events, the Rev. Jack Harnish defends the celebration of Halloween and encourages folks to look for evil where it truly… Continue Reading What to fear this Halloween
Ebony bishops demand a voice
The Ebony Bishops of The United Methodist Church are calling for African American clergy and laity to have a voice in The United Methodist Church’s future.
A prophet for today
Not every prophet lived in Bible Times. Prophetic voices have spoken throughout the ages right up to the present day. The Rev. Jack Harnish speaks of Methodist with a voice… Continue Reading A prophet for today
Scholars gather for ‘Post Way Foward’ forum
Thirty-six United Methodist scholars will be in Dallas August 7-8 to discuss next steps for the UMC. Watch at home or join others to become informed and to shape the… Continue Reading Scholars gather for ‘Post Way Foward’ forum
Thoughts on the Bard-Jones Plan
Rev. Chris Ritter says of the Bard-Jones Plan, “They want to end our impasse by providing a means of separation.”
Splinter or schism ahead?
Will the denomination act toward schism or splinter? The author says it’s still too soon to tell what might happen. He urges careful consideration of consequences.
Reflections on personal space
Personal space can have a “profound impact on who we are and how we relate to the world,” says the Rev. Glenn Wagner reflecting on a recent trip to England.