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Monday, June 17, 2024
United Methodist Now - Let’s claim God’s life-changing Spirit to show love to all
In addition to commemorating the day when slavery officially ended on June 19, 1865, the federal holiday of Juneteenth is a time to recognize that inequity persists. As United Methodists, let’s re-commit to resisting evil, injustice and oppression so that true freedom exists for everyone.
As we prepare to celebrate the 321st anniversary of John Wesley’s birth on June 28, check out these 10 facts that you may not know about Methodism’s founder.
Walk where Francis Asbury and other prominent American leaders traveled during the early days of Methodism on the inaugural American Methodist Pilgrimage. Presented by the General Commission on Archives and History, learn more and/or register by June 28.
The Rev. James Lawson, United Methodist minister and renowned civil rights activist, died on June 9. Learn more about Lawson’s legacy of peaceful witness.
As you commemorate Juneteenth, spend time with this worship and study resource from the General Commission on Religion and Race. A variety of reflection prompts for both white and BIPOC participants offer an opportunity to honor and embrace differences.
Discover how Jordan Cramer went from self-doubt to self-discovery, a journey the lifelong United Methodist says reveals God’s transformative power available to all of us, on the latest episode of “Get Your Spirit in Shape.”
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