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Tag: Juneteenth

Faith, freedom, and a call to action

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Black Methodists for Church Renewal celebrated Juneteenth and charted a bold future at their annual meeting in Detroit.

Just what is a Juneteenth Jubilee?

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June 19 is Juneteenth, a time of communal remembrance, both a festival of freedom and an acknowledgment of past pain. This history is ours as Americans and people of faith.

‘It’s the bell of freedom’

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The church bell at Dowagiac: First UMC has a fascinating backstory and has remained mostly silent in recent years until Easter Sunday 2025.

Consider the whole of our history

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In our July 4 celebrations, says Bishop David Bard, may we remember the complexities of our history and enlarge our memory so that our future might be better than our… Continue Reading Consider the whole of our history

Boyne City honors its cross-racial history

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The anniversary of a 150-year-old church highlights the heritage of inclusivity as the nation celebrates Juneteenth.

We must teach the next generation

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Jeanette Harris declares Juneteenth’s historical significance and how we must use it to educate and reflect on the continuing fight for justice and equality.

All UMs called to celebrate Juneteenth

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Monday, June 19, is Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Find ways to honor this day in your congregation as we live out the challenge… Continue Reading All UMs called to celebrate Juneteenth

New UMC initiative fights racism

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“Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom” is a multi-agency initiative of The United Methodist Church that was launched on Juneteenth, 2020. “We must resolve, ‘enough is enough,’ UMC Bishops said.