CORR Connections in Ministry: Oklahoma Conference Spotlight
The Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) of the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) recently sponsored a community concert that celebrates diversity.
UMCOR Accepting Donations for Japanese Relief, Long-term Support
Please join us in praying for all who have been affected by the tremendous earthquakes in Japan. Donations can be made to Japan Emergency, Advance #3021317.
Clergywomen Struggle Despite Open Doors
A UMNS Commentary by the Rev. Constance Y. Pak*"More than two weeks after the Northeastern Jurisdictional Clergywomen’s Consultation, my heart is still warm, my spirit still full of joy and my soul still dancing with salsa rhythm."
Hispanic Pastor Named Superintendent of the North Central District
The Rev. Dr. Frank Alegria became the first Hispanic person to be named superintendent of the North Central District of the North Texas Annual Conference.
UMC Pastor Recounts Both Dangers and Opportunity During Japan Quake
The Rev. Oscar Inere's thoughts are never far from Japan; thoughts that bring him to the same conclusion, that God is with him at all times, and always in times of fear.
Kansas Lawmaker’s “Joke” Taken Seriously by Religion and Race Agency
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) is gravely concerned by remarks from a Kansas State House of Representative who suggested during a State House Appropriations Committee hearing that using violence and air attacks could solve the state’s immigration problems.
Giving Up Little, Gaining So Much
The coming of Lent signifies for many people of faith a time to break free of bad habits. During this second week of Lent, the General Commission on Religion and Race encourages all United Methodists and people of faith to break the bad habit of hurtful language.
Strength, Courage and Wisdom: Celebrating the CORR{ageous}! Leadership of Bishop Violet Fisher
Bishop Violet Fisher (retired) has overcome many barriers in her life. Born into a Methodist family in Easton, Md., Fisher came of age in a time where there was no place in ordained ministry for women, but that wouldn't stop her.
GCORR Board Meets at Philander Smith College
Today marks the second day of Spring Board Meeting 2011 for the General Commission on Religion and Race at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark. Our presence at Philander Smith is intentional. The college is one of 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUS) affiliated with The United Methodist Church. And they’re thriving.
Bishop Larry Goodpaster Will Open Worship at Facing the Future
Bishop Larry Goodpaster, president of the Council of Bishops, has been confirmed as the opening worship preacher for Facing the Future: Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Appointments in A Global Church, an event sponsored by the General Commission on Religion and Race and the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry.
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