Tag: Racism
Resources for a time of lament
“A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.“ Christian tradition gives us the practice of lament. Here are resources to use in corporate worship, small groups, or individual prayer time.
Prophets, pastors, politics, & pandemics
In this month’s Joyful Journey blog, Bishop David Bard, with heart broken open, talks about the appropriate place of politics in our decision making about coronavirus and actions against racism.
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.
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.
A prophet for today
Not every prophet lived in Bible Times. Prophetic voices have spoken throughout the ages right up to the present day. The Rev. Jack Harnish speaks of Methodist with a voice… Continue Reading A prophet for today
Confronting the walls that divide us
With racial tension building across the U.S. and the world, the Rev. Brittney Stephan says that it’s time for people of faith to confront walls of hatred, injustice, and fear.
Lansing churches honor Dr. King
On January 20 Pastor Tom Arthur invited his congregation, Sycamore Creek Church, to take part in an historic event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
When things get ugly
The Rev. Dr. Glenn Wagner describes how “ugly” happens between persons, parties, and nations. God’s response to ugliness is Jesus.
Ways to help children address racism
It’s important to talk to young people about racism, before they learn about it through others or through hard experience.