Tag: Diversity
Living out our connectionalism
Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay District, highlights a new district initiative called Connexion Zones, where pastors and churches collaborate and partner together.
Let’s make some Easter music!
The Rev. Scott Harmon reflects on today’s church from an “intersection of music and faith.” He encourages United Methodists to keep praising the Lord.
Appointments make a Michigan Pentecost
“Recently, the Bishop and Cabinet have become more intentional about addressing the nuances of cross-racial, cross-cultural appointments,” says the Rev. Dr. Jerome DeVine. These Michigan pastors reflect on their experiences.
Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Sacred Worth book series tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others with “the hope that children may grow to see themselves and all others as… Continue Reading Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrate the bounty of diversity
February is Black History Month. Here are resources for churches that seek to be intentional about diversity.
Embracing a third way
Naomi Garcia examines scripture and encourages others to join her in the anti-racism initiative of The Michigan Conference. It’s the third way; a Jesus thing to do.
UMW hosts racial justice workshop
Seventy-eight persons gathered in Detroit on November 9 to participate in a workshop experience being tried by United Methodist Women worldwide.
Muskegon Methodist family unites
Since February 2017, these four churches in greater Muskegon have been coming together to celebrate historic ties and move forward in faithful witness. They are living their love through action.
What America (and heaven) looks like
An “old white guy” reflects on his growing up and celebrates being part of a diverse nation, world and church.
Profile in leadership
Meet the Rev. Brittney Stephan, the new Associate Director for Multi-cultural Vibrancy for The Michigan Conference.