Category: Other Perspectives
Viewers of Virtual 2020 AC share
For the past five months, Zoom has become a tool used by United Methodists across The Michigan Conference. Pastors and parishioners have worshiped together over Zoom. Meetings have been held… Continue Reading Viewers of Virtual 2020 AC share
What Would Wesley Think?
Rev. Glenn Wagner asserts, “It can be fruitful to approach today’s challenges with guidance from Methodism’s visionary founder, John Wesley.”
Virtual views on AC 2020
Hundreds of persons saw Communication Director Mark Doyal’s face on Monday morning, July 27, as he welcomed viewers to the virtual plenary hall. Here are some of their views of… Continue Reading Virtual views on AC 2020
Anybody here seen my old friends
The Rev. John Harnish couldn’t get this song out of his head as it sparked memories of friends who now belong to the history of Michigan Methodism.
An Independence Day prayer
Like everything else in this summer of 2020, Independence Day will not be observed in the usual ways. Take this opportunity to pray for God’s people and their leaders.
Ridiculous ‘logic’ of white supremacy
“It seems to me that the first Civil War never ended, at least not in our hearts,” says the Rev. Chris Momany as he denounces the durability of white supremacy… Continue Reading Ridiculous ‘logic’ of white supremacy
Five wise ways to make hard decisions
Now, more than ever, life requires that we make significant decisions. Daily. Our choices are often complicated and come with consequences. How can we cope?
People are NOT ‘human capital stock’
The Rev. Chris Momany reflects on the sacred worth of all persons after hearing an economist refer to millions of Americans as “human capital stock.”
Prayerdemic set for Memorial Day
Bishop David Bard is among those signing an open letter to unite Christians in Greater Lansing across racial and ethnic divides. Join a Facebook Live Prayerdemic at noon on May… Continue Reading Prayerdemic set for Memorial Day
Call for justice in Arbery killing
In the aftermath of the killing of Ahmoud Arbery, United Methodists, including the Rev. Dr. B. Kevin Smalls, are speaking out against the deterioration of race relations in the U.S.