Suggested scriptures and sermon notes on racism
The General Commission on Religion and Race has been engaging worship leaders from around the United Methodist Connection in discussing the racially charged events of the week, and ways United Methodists can be involved. Two United Methodist clergymen, Bishop Gregory V. Palmer and the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell, offer some notes that can help worship leaders answer the question, “Will Wednesday’s NY Post Cartoon matter on Sunday? Please share these ideas with your churches and communities.
We Are People, Too
An original poem honoring immigrants, delivered at the North Central Jurisdiction “Welcome the Sojourner” and Commission on Religion and Race Combined Gathering Napierville, Ill., October 18, 2008
Religion and Race: A Speech by Mildred Mason
Mildred Mason, chairperson of the Troy Conference Commission on Religion and Race since 2000 and certified lay speaker, delivered this message at her local church, Stanford and Albany Street UMC in Schenectady, NY., in 2007.
Perpetuating the Past - Embracing a Pentecost Future
This speech was delivered by Dr. Edward Wheeler, President of Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis Indiana, to the North Central Jurisdiction Commission on Religion and Race Annual Learning Event, October 2006
Language Matters: The blessings of hablar Español
“Why do Spanish-speaking people speak to one another in their own language when there are non-Spanish speakers present?”
“When Necessity Calls”
Bishop Violet Fisher, leader of the New York West Area, preached April 30, 2008, to several thousand General Conference delegates, staff and visitors on The United Methodist Church's persistent challenge to overcome racism and achieve true inclusiveness. Bishop Fisher, elected to the episcopacy in 2000, retired in 2008.
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