Author: trinityweb
Let us serve the table for our young neighbors!
Our church, Trinity UMC, embodies a vibrant community deeply rooted in social justice and inclusivity. While possessing strong values, we want to keep establishing robust connections with The College of New Jersey’s (TCNJ) student body, recognizing this as an imperative opportunity to exemplify our values and cultivate an inclusive atmosphere.
The Ordination of Women in the United Methodist Church: A Journey of Inclusion and Equality
Walking through this Women’s History Month and time of lent, we can explore our roots as Methodists and understand the beauty of the Grace God has given to our church, because we have a long history of including clergywomen in the UMC’s ranks. Let us delve into the reasons behind this practice and recognize the theological and historical context.
There is a great hunger for spiritual care
Trinity has great cause for rejoicing regarding our connections with students (and staff) at The College of New Jersey last Ash Wednesday
No matter how long it takes, we need to get there
As we enter the period of Lent, a time of introspection and spiritual renewal, the historic meeting between St. George’s United Methodist Church and Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia resonates deeply within the Methodist community, offering a profound lesson in repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Déjame terminar mi oración primero
Recuerdo cuando leí estas líneas por primera vez. Mi alma se llenó de una emoción que no puedo describir. Fue una mezcla de sentimientos entre tristeza, desilusión y también emoción por la valentía de Jones y Allen (quien también fue parte del evento), quienes tuvieron que abandonar el lugar inspirados por un alto sentido de dignidad. Según la historia completa, este evento inició el movimiento metodista negro en los Estados Unidos, que a su vez marcó el comienzo de la Iglesia Episcopal Metodista Afroamericana.
