Tag: Social Justice
Be an agent of God’s love and light
Public policy, says Sonya Luna, is not about politics. It’s about sharing God’s love with those who are suffering.
REACH helps tell about Jesus
Connecting justice and evangelism is just one of the topics explored at this year’s REACH Summit, online and in-person October 22-23, from Sycamore Creek Church.
Finding hope in the darkness
“When the time is the darkest, that is when the light of hope is the strongest,” says the Rev. John Boley. Advent 2020 is time to reflect on the difference… Continue Reading Finding hope in the darkness
‘Refuge Lansing’ inspires
World Refugee Day is June 20. Michigan congregations are encouraged to learn and act.
Thirsty in Detroit
Faith and the public sphere come together in this report of the water crisis in the City of Detroit.
Learning to see
A pastor serving in Ferguson MO, encourages pastors to help sharpen the visual acuity of their flocks.
Baltimore mayor calls for bridge-building
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake thanked The United Methodist Church for its leadership in recent weeks following riots throughout the city spurred by the death of Freddie Gray. A United Methodist, the… Continue Reading Baltimore mayor calls for bridge-building
More reflections from ‘both sides’
KAY DeMOSS Senior editor-writer, Michigan Area Recently Laurie Haller, in a blog entitled, “Both Sides Now,” noted: I spent the first thirty-one years of my ministry in West Michigan. I… Continue Reading More reflections from ‘both sides’
United Methodist Bishops to write letter on racism
Bishop Bruce Ough speaks, as from left, Bishops Kenneth H. Carter, Marcus Matthews, Christian Alsted, Michael Watson, Bishop Warner Brown and Cynthia Fierro Harvey listen during the May 2015 meeting… Continue Reading United Methodist Bishops to write letter on racism
UMCOR offers healing for Baltimore
LINDA UNGER United Methodist Committee on Relief Following days of civil unrest in Baltimore, United Methodist churches there are seeking to be present to still-unfolding needs in the communities. An emergency… Continue Reading UMCOR offers healing for Baltimore