Category: Voices
Gun violence is a public health crisis
In this op-ed, Rep. Julie Rogers thanks Michigan United Methodists for putting their faith into action on matters of gun violence prevention and encourages them to continue advocacy.
Love grounds vibrant congregations
As he enters retirement, Rev. Dirk Elliott gives thanks for the conference ministry he’s helped lead and looks ahead to the ongoing work of congregational vibrancy.
Christmas calls for a sober resolve
Biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann asks us to pause in our Christmas celebrations to ponder how the world can become a safer place for children and all those vulnerable to the… Continue Reading Christmas calls for a sober resolve
Kindness matters this Christmas
In this season of love, Bishop David Bard invites us to let the Holy Spirit enlarge our hearts so they stay a little bigger and kinder.
Expanding our empathy
In response to ongoing war and violence, Bishop David Alan Bard calls us to rigorous discipleship as we open ourselves to new ideas, deeper acts of care, and fresh initiatives… Continue Reading Expanding our empathy
Traveling lightly
In this season of change, Rev. Scott Harmon suggests that we pack lightly as we sort through our belongings and ready ourselves for transformation.
Pursue what makes for peace
On the news of war in Israel and Palestine, Bishop David Alan Bard asks us to pray deeply for peace and remain committed to Jesus’ call to be peacemakers.
Seeking an antidote to loneliness
Bishop David Alan Bard urges us to cultivate a culture of connection and encourage virtues of kindness and respect as an antidote to the loneliness and meanness we see today.
‘God calls me mija’
Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty interviews April Gutierrez about her faith and how it’s rooted in the rich cultural heritage she is part of as a Mexican American.
Power your church with solar energy
In this op-ed, Rev. Richard Killmer invites United Methodists to learn about an affordable, renewable solar power option for their churches during an October 23 webinar.