The Archive
Day: October 20, 2012
For progressive Methodists, is breaking up the right thing to do?
Due to the UMC’s growth in Africa and Asia and decline in Europe and North America, many progressives fear the denomination will retain current prohibitions around LGBT inclusion for years to come.
Adding worship to the Marks of Mission
The five-fold mission statement is regularly used as a starting point for the life and mission of the church. It is good, but inadequate. I ardently advocate that our worship, our liturgy, be central, and be seen to be central, to the church’s mission. Its omission from the five-fold mission statement affects our church life and integrity.
City crime linked to self hatred
A professor of Christian theology at Union Theology Seminary in New York City says urban violence is an effect of self-hatred — something churches should work to help address. Dr. James Cone says having dignity makes all the difference.
Stubbornness and humility
My child, perform your tasks with humility; then you will be loved by those whom God accepts. The greater you are, the more you must
Bullying
by Ann Fontaine Friday, October 19, was what the tide brings in. She is the author of