“Just Mercy” viewing and discussion

"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…

Join us for a VIRTUAL PRIDE

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,…

Bishop Ough’s statement on the death of George Floyd

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…

Message from Bishop Palmer on George Floyd, Racism, and the Church

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…

#IGiveUMC

#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…