“Just Mercy” tells the true story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson as he appeals the 1988 murder conviction of an innocent Black man, Walter McMillian. It is based on Stevenson’s book “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption”. While this movie made it’s debut in 2019, it is seeing a revival of sorts as we […]
Although the Columbus Pride celebration has been postponed due to COVID-19, we will gather together VIRTUALLY for our Pride Worship Service. Join the Reconciling Ministries Network Churches/Communities and its allies to celebrate God’s grace, love, and inclusion for ALL! Mark your calendars for Friday, June 19 at 7:00pm. Clergy and lay persons from Central Ohio […]
May 27, 2020 Bishop Bruce R. Ough issued the following statement following the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a Black man, died May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police after an officer was shown pinning him down while he struggled to breathe. There is more than one pandemic ravaging Minnesota and our country at […]
Dear friends in Jesus Christ: What a season we have been through and what a week we are in. The angst and pain are palpable. I need you to know I share that pain and I see me in some way shape or form every time I see video clips from Minneapolis and around the […]
#IGiveUMC United Methodists everywhere are being asked to celebrate someone special (maybe a mother, grandmother, or mother figure for Mother’s Day!) by donating to a local church, posting about it on social media and encouraging others to do the same! Let’s participate as a congregation. Offer a gift in honor or memory of a special […]
During this time of self isolation, anxiety and stress may be high. To help combat this, The Upper Room is offering their resources at no cost to you! They have given us permission to share the May-June 2020 copy of their devotions here with you. Click here to read: May-June 2020 Upper Room.