By Rick Wolcott* “This is a day of learning, engaging, and gaining new perspective,” Bishop Tracy S. Malone told the 75 clergy and laity gathered at Church of the Saviour UMC in Cleveland Heights for Black Theologian Day. “Perspective is how we show up in the world, how we show up in the church. Perspective [...]
By Will Jones* 36 years ago, in 1982, Bishop James S. Thomas hosted the first Black Clergy Retreat at Mohican State Park. This year, the 2018 Black Clergy Retreat returns (September 23-25) to Mohican State Park. Bishop Thomas instituted the event to nurture and develop Clergy who’s diversity and perspective is invaluable to the Conference. This [...]
By Will Jones* Awaken. Confront. Transform. These words suggest how we, as United Methodists, must respond to racism in our midst. April 4, 2018, was the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In remembrance of that tragic day, civic leaders, and clergy and laity from countless faith communities [...]
