An Excerpt from Subversive Witnessby Dominique DuBois Gilliard One day while Moses was tending Jethro’s flock, he encountered the angel of the Lord in a burning bush. As Moses investigated why the blazing bush was not consumed, God called Moses by name from within the bush. Moses responded by [...]Read More
Immigration Prayer Requests
Do you have a specific prayer request regarding immigration? Submit it here in the comments for us to pray for you at our virtual prayer meeting! [...]Read More
Does God See Us?
Does God See Us? Processing as an Asian American Practitioner by Christina Foor Grief. That is where I am sitting today as I hear the news of the murders at Atlanta spas and see another young, white, male terrorist taken into custody. I read that he was just a guy that “loved God and [...]Read More
How to Support Asians and Asian Americans in the Face of Violence
How to Support Asians and Asian Americans in the Face of Violence by Dr. Joyce del Rosario My social media feed has a string of reports of new uprisings of violence against Asians and Asian Americans. I was recently part of a panel gathered by an Asian American United Methodist group to [...]Read More
Addressing issues of Justice, Incarceration, and ReEntry through Innovation and Partnerships
By Charles Cheek, CCDA Hampton Roads Local Network Connector The Hampton Roads Christian Community Development Network's focus on addressing Justice System issues is multi-layered and is developed around partnerships and assisting in developing and supporting existing resources where needed. [...]Read More
A Rock In a Weary Land
A Rock in a Weary Land The churches call to action an Era of Mass-Reintegration By. Rev. Dr. Lori E. Banfield Exodus 13:17-18 NLTGod said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness [...]Read More
To my people – the white ones,
By Michelle Ferrigno Warren,Advocacy & Strategic Engagement Director To my people-the white ones,I am glad you are marching. I am glad you are feeling a sense of outrage. The movement is kindly allowing you to join so please quickly learn your place not just for this moment but for the [...]Read More
A Story of Hope: Loving Immigrants and the Homeless during Covid-19 in Austin, TX
Pastor Aaron & Dr. Michelle Reyes It was another hot day in Austin. Our shirts felt sticky from the heat as we hauled another 10-gallon jug of water to the homeless camp near our home. Tucked away under a major overpass in East Austin is a row of fifteen tents, each a different color and [...]Read More