Tag: Black History Month
10 children’s books for Black History Month
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Leaders from the Michigan Conference’s Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom School Program suggest every child should read these 10 books to celebrate Black History Month.
Learning and then loving rightly
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Reflecting on Black History Month, Bishop David Bard encourages us to do our part in cultivating hearts and souls that love more deeply and intelligently.
Honoring my hero of the faith
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In celebration of Black History Month, Rev. Dr. Tara Gay honors the life of her friend and hero, Rev. Dr. Julius Del Pino, for his courageous spirit, moral integrity, and… Continue Reading Honoring my hero of the faith
Resource celebrates Black History Month
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February is Black History Month. The Michigan Conference has produced a Multigenerational Activity Journal and Resource Book featuring 28 historical figures. Read their stories and celebrate their gifts and legacy.
Why dedicate a month to Black History?
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Rev. Jack Harnish asserts, “We need a month dedicated to Black History, because most of our history has been white history, told by white writers, focusing on white characters, and… Continue Reading Why dedicate a month to Black History?
Celebrate the bounty of diversity
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February is Black History Month. Here are resources for churches that seek to be intentional about diversity.
Follow the way of love
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Lent is a time to focus on spiritual disciplines. Bishop David Bard calls Michigan United Methodists to intentional focus on the discipline of love through patience, kindness, thoughtfulness, and humility.
America, Methodists, and Black History
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Scott Manning, a member of the Conference Board of Justice, examines positive and negative glimpses of church and nation during Black History Month.
Methodist moment in Black History
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Celebrating a great Methodist preacher and song writer, the Rev. Albert Tindley, during Black History Month.
Celebrate today’s ‘Hidden Figures’
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During Black History Month, Bishop Peggy Johnson notes “people who are hidden figures continue to abound in this world of ours.”