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Juneteenth: Staying the Course of Freedom and Flourishing for All
What is Juneteenth? An overview of its historical origins from history.com: Juneteenth (June 19) marks the day in 1865 when U.S. federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure all African Americans were freed. The troops’ arrival...
CCORR Invitation to Deeper Reflection on Charitable Giving
As Christians, we are called to care for the poor and most vulnerable around us. And our founder, John Wesley, called us to do all the good we can, in all the ways we can. Here are some questions to consider when exploring charitable options this season.
CCORR Train-The-Trainer
To raise awareness & promote the vision of the Missio Dei (the vision of building up the Beloved Community as God’s mission in the world), foster & facilitate biblical & theological understating of inclusion & diversity as the work of ministry, and train & resource conference leadership, pastors, & congregations for increased cultural competency & fulfillment of the Great Commission.
One Pastor’s Denominational Request and Our Conference Answers the Call
Below is the list of changes that Rev. Chanda asks of each Bishop/Annual Conference. Publicly acknowledge the harm churches are perpetuating against clergy of color by highlighting their stories as a call to repentance and accountability. In the same manner that...
Book Study invitation from DSC-RACE Coalition
By Rev. Efraín Zavala, Associate Pastor at Prescott United Methodist Church and member of the DSC-RACE Coalition Join us for a book study on “The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong.” This weekly, four-session study will be conducted via...
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is celebrated as Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month and for the first time in the Desert Southwest Conference, the RACE Coalition will be providing a set of anti-racism resources and tools for your congregation to use to highlight this heritage month.
Wisdom from a Prophet
How long, O lord, until the world is rid of this harm inflicted on a human sister or brother? We still wait.
Coming Soon – Resources for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is celebrated as Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month and for the first time in the Desert Southwest Conference, the RACE Coalition will be providing a set of anti-racism resources and tools for your congregation to use to highlight this heritage month.
Bishop Bob’s Statement on Violence toward the Asian Community
During this season of Lent, we weep and we cry out at the continued acts of hate toward Asians and Asian- Americans and of all people of color who have been victim to violence based in racism.
RACE Coalition Book Study & Event
February 28th saw the culmination of the month-long book study on I'm Black, I'm Christian, I'm Methodist, edited and penned by Pastor Rudy Rasmus. After worship, three of the authors - Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Rev. Dr. Vance Ross and Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey joined...
INTRODUCTION
EVENTS
- Black History Month Worship Experience
- Updated 21-Day Resources
- February Book Study
- Feb 28 Webinar
- MAY: Asian American & Pacific-Islander Month
- SEPT 15-OCT 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
- NOV: Native American Month
Contact
Phone
(602) 266-6956
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Address
P.O. Box 32830
Phoenix, Arizona 85064