Love. Justice. Solidarity. Living as siblings in the “kin-dom” of God requires bold faith. In the United Methodist tradition, we have courageously led ministries in race relations, creation care, substance abuse, sexual orientation and inclusion, poverty, relationships with indigenous nations, and other concerns. However, The United Methodist Church and its predecessors have a sometimes-uneven history of resisting the evil and violence that damage the world. This book explores this history, empowering us to imagine God’s justice and to lead with compassion. Together, we bear witness to God’s gracious presence in ways that make a material difference to all of creation, all persons, especially victims of injustice and those who are most vulnerable. This is the moral witness of the church. Book required: Bearing Witness in the Kin-dom by Daryl W. Stephens.
Sundays, November 14 — December 5 in Room 108 in Education Wing
Discipleship Hour 10:00 – 10:50 am