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Christ in the Prisoner

Christ in the Prisoner

January 22, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Conflict, Jesus, Scripture, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, United Methodist

I have been very slowly making my way through Nelson Mandela’s autobiography this year. Right now, I am reading about the first major trial of…

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I Pledge Allegiance...? Reflections on Race, Patriotism, and the Flag

I Pledge Allegiance…? Reflections on Race, Patriotism, and the Flag

September 5, 2013
by Bishop J
Dr. King, Identity, Race, reconciliation, Social Justice

  In 2007 “Sher,” my wife, and I brought our first house together. Married in 2005, appointed to serve in the New York Conference in…

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The Gay Man Who Organized the March on Washington

The Gay Man Who Organized the March on Washington

August 21, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, God, LGBT, Race, Scripture, Social Justice, United Methodist

On a recent conference call with United Methodist leaders organizing our churches to go to the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, I found…

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The White Terror

The White Terror

August 14, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Conflict, Jesus, Life, reconciliation, Social Justice, Tragedy

When we were in Taiwan in July, a family friend took us to a site that may not be in all the guidebooks yet. It…

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Seek Ye First

Seek Ye First

February 11, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Getting Older, Life

People are often really surprised to find out that I’m a pastor. Sometimes they ask me how old I am, and then their eyes get…

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