"Together we commit ourselves to our baptismal vows to renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness,
reject the evil powers of this world, to repent of our sin, and to use the freedom and power God gives us to resist evil,
injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves."
reject the evil powers of this world, to repent of our sin, and to use the freedom and power God gives us to resist evil,
injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves."
Lent 2021 ~ Dismantling Racism: Lent devotions by our bishops click to view
3/19/2021 Bishop Bard's pastoral letter on violence against Asian Americans read here
3/19/2021 Bishop Bard's pastoral letter on violence against Asian Americans read here
Minnesota Annual Conference Cabinet Statement on Racial Justice
Matthew 22:35-40 How does one Dismantle racism ? ~ Start with Listening.
United Methodists throughout Minnesota and country are working to dismantle racism as part of the Church’s commitment to freedom and justice for all people. Be a seed of change, listen and hear Matthew 13 & Matthew 22: 35-40. We as a congregation can work toward equality and equity for all by planting a seed of intentional listening. Let us begin by listening to the different voices and experiences of those in the community. Our mission to be the Church – the Body of Christ that intends to transforms lives, make disciples of Jesus Christ,
let us begin by Listening. ~ be vulnerable, be bold, be courageous, listen, be Matthew 22: 35-40
The Danger of a Single Story Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie TED Talk
UMC video Townhall conversation 1 UMC dismantling racism
Read. White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Video Dr. Robin DiANgelo discusses 'White Fragility'
Listen: 'White Fragility' author Robin DiAngelo interviewed on MPR 7-10-2020
Read: 'White Fragility" talks down to Black people John McWhorter professor Columbia University
Netflix Documentary: 13th
Ted Talk video: Mellody Hobson Color Blind or Color Brave
Tim Wise, 9 min video history of White Privilege
Ted Talk video: Luvvie Ajayi Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable.”
Podcast “How Race Was Made” - Who invented race as we know it, & why?
Broadcast on MPR listen to “The Worst Thing We’ve Ever Done”
Implicit Bias-how it effects us and how we push through Melanie Funchess TED Talk
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Nation's Divide Carol Anderson Professor Emery University
"Stand Against Racism" UM Church initiative, fold anti-racism into faith practices.
"Stand Against Racism" UM Church the kingdom of God is justice and we must not be silent when we witness discrimination
UMC Perspectives: A conversation with civil rights titans about racism
Open Hearts Open Minds Open doors – The people of United Methodist Church
Faith and racial Justice Dr Leah Gunning Francis talking to kids about racism from the United Methodist Church
TPT's Jim Crow of the North - Full length Documentary, Yes, here in "Minnesota Nice" - Watch, Listen
The Science of trauma research of Bianca Jones Marlin, Neuroscientist
United Methodists throughout Minnesota and country are working to dismantle racism as part of the Church’s commitment to freedom and justice for all people. Be a seed of change, listen and hear Matthew 13 & Matthew 22: 35-40. We as a congregation can work toward equality and equity for all by planting a seed of intentional listening. Let us begin by listening to the different voices and experiences of those in the community. Our mission to be the Church – the Body of Christ that intends to transforms lives, make disciples of Jesus Christ,
let us begin by Listening. ~ be vulnerable, be bold, be courageous, listen, be Matthew 22: 35-40
The Danger of a Single Story Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie TED Talk
UMC video Townhall conversation 1 UMC dismantling racism
Read. White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Video Dr. Robin DiANgelo discusses 'White Fragility'
Listen: 'White Fragility' author Robin DiAngelo interviewed on MPR 7-10-2020
Read: 'White Fragility" talks down to Black people John McWhorter professor Columbia University
Netflix Documentary: 13th
Ted Talk video: Mellody Hobson Color Blind or Color Brave
Tim Wise, 9 min video history of White Privilege
Ted Talk video: Luvvie Ajayi Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable.”
Podcast “How Race Was Made” - Who invented race as we know it, & why?
Broadcast on MPR listen to “The Worst Thing We’ve Ever Done”
Implicit Bias-how it effects us and how we push through Melanie Funchess TED Talk
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Nation's Divide Carol Anderson Professor Emery University
"Stand Against Racism" UM Church initiative, fold anti-racism into faith practices.
"Stand Against Racism" UM Church the kingdom of God is justice and we must not be silent when we witness discrimination
UMC Perspectives: A conversation with civil rights titans about racism
Open Hearts Open Minds Open doors – The people of United Methodist Church
Faith and racial Justice Dr Leah Gunning Francis talking to kids about racism from the United Methodist Church
TPT's Jim Crow of the North - Full length Documentary, Yes, here in "Minnesota Nice" - Watch, Listen
The Science of trauma research of Bianca Jones Marlin, Neuroscientist
Imagine the power of a concert of prayer heard around the world.
8:46 a.m. and p.m. for 8 minutes and 46 seconds
For at least the next 30 days, every United Methodist everywhere is asked to join in prayer
at 8:46 a.m. and p.m. for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time the officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck. Do this for at least the next 30 days. Pray for all persons of color who suffer at the hands of injustice and oppression. Pray for our church as we take a stand against racism.
The Upper Room has collected resources for the spiritual work of overcoming racism.
Prayers for the Healing of a Nation - Discipleship Ministries
No justice. No peace: Devotion written in response to George Floyd’s murder
Turning to God in Days of Trouble is a prayer for difficult days.
8:46 a.m. and p.m. for 8 minutes and 46 seconds
For at least the next 30 days, every United Methodist everywhere is asked to join in prayer
at 8:46 a.m. and p.m. for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time the officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck. Do this for at least the next 30 days. Pray for all persons of color who suffer at the hands of injustice and oppression. Pray for our church as we take a stand against racism.
The Upper Room has collected resources for the spiritual work of overcoming racism.
Prayers for the Healing of a Nation - Discipleship Ministries
No justice. No peace: Devotion written in response to George Floyd’s murder
Turning to God in Days of Trouble is a prayer for difficult days.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Declaration of Independence 7/4/1776.
Every person in Minnesota is protected by the Human Rights Act based on their personal characteristics of Race, Color, Creed, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Marital Status, Familial Status, Disability, Public Assistance Status, Age, Sexual Orientation. May we prayerfully re-examine our personal and system divides and begin building equity bridges and ramps for all persons.
Every person in Minnesota is protected by the Human Rights Act based on their personal characteristics of Race, Color, Creed, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Marital Status, Familial Status, Disability, Public Assistance Status, Age, Sexual Orientation. May we prayerfully re-examine our personal and system divides and begin building equity bridges and ramps for all persons.
