In this Kairos moment of protest and awakening, Discipleship Ministries and other UMC agencies and groups are providing resources and guidance on how to become anti-racist individuals and churches. Please seek out the help you need in this time of …
Communications Resource Team New Ministry: Dismantling Racism (DR) Facebook Group Page – 07/19/2021
Communications Resource Team Chairperson: Rev. John Bletsch Report submitted by: John Coleman Email: jcoleman@epaumc.org Phone: (443) 745-5654 Date submitted: 07/19/2021 Recent Events & Activities NEW Dismantling Racism (DR) Facebook Group Page Launch: June 15, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268658306921870 Ownership: EPAC Commission on …
Commission on Religion and Race Report: Update – 07/16/2021
Commission on Religion and Race Chairperson: Rev Susan Worrell Rev Alicia Juliá-Stanley Report submitted by: Rev Alicia Juliá-Stanley Email: rev87mom@gmail.com Phone: (717) 306-8092 Date submitted: 07/16/2021 Recent Events & Activities Sponsored- and facilitated the Caste CDT book study- Jan 23-Feb …
Arroyo to head UMC’s Religion and Race agency
The Rev. Giovanni Arroyo, Team Leader for Program Ministries at the UMC’s General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) will become its next General Secretary August 31. With his election, Dr. Arroyo, born in Puerto Rico and raised in New …
Juneteenth and July 4th: A tale of two Independence Days
At a time when America’s freedom is endangered by efforts to restrict or even thwart voting rights for all, it may be timely for us to have two holidays to celebrate our nation’s freedom and independence—both actual and aspirational. July …
New Economic Justice Council to improve racial equity
The Eastern PA Conference Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) has formed an Economic Justice Council with clergy and lay members from across the Conference who reflect racial-ethnic and gender diversity. “CORR recognizes that our continuing commitment to greater racial justice …
Conference launches Dismantling Racism Facebook group
The Eastern PA Conference Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) has launched a timely new Facebook Group page aptly titled Dismantling Racism. It’s timely because it launches on the day that the U.S. Congress and President Joe Biden joyfully approved Juneteenth, June 19, also …
Juneteenth now a federal holiday
Church leads Chester celebration
The U.S. Congress this week approved a bill to make June 19 a national holiday to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Although arguably misnamed, the bill, which celebrates national freedom not independence, was signed into law by President Joe Biden today, June 17.
We Are God’s Family: Personal Encounters with Racism
Our personal stories have the power to build awareness and understanding, to bridge divides and bring healing. UM News is inviting people to share their own personal stories about encounters with racism, as well as hopes and ideas for combating …
2021 Call to Action Report
Presented at the 2021 Annual Conference – May 21, 2021. View the video. View the full AC2021 playlist.