Meet in the Middle

Rev. Renee Mikell talks with Rev. Alyce Weaver Dunn about her favorite Christmas character -- The Grinch. They discuss the differences in the Grinch before and after understanding the meaning of Christmas, and how to apply to our lives.

The tables are turned as WPAUMC Communications and Social Media Coordinator Liz Lennox interviews Rev. Renee Mikell in difficult conversations by posing questions on the current state of race and ethnic relations in our society. 

A two-week series in which Rev. Renee Mikell,  and Liz Lennox, Communications and Social Media Coordinator of the WPAUMC Conference, engage difficult conversations by posing questions about the current state of race and ethnic relations in our society.  

Rev.  Zayzay Kpadeh talks with Rev. Rob Wilson, Director of At the Lake Ministries in Erie, PA and Director of Congregational Development for the Western Pennsylvania Conference. They share experiences at At the Lake Ministries, and talk about ways to open doors to work in ministry with those with special needs.

Rev. Zayzay Kpadeh begins a two part series on Disability and the Church, starting with Rev. Debbie Hills, a retired Deacon who continues to support the Disability Ministries within  the Western PA United Methodist Conference and at the General Church level. Rev. Hills shares her experiences, and provides direction about how to better serve those with special needs.

Mr. Tracy Merrick meets with Rev. Renee Mikell to discuss the need for Social Justice related to recent tasering and subsequent arrest that resulted in the death of  Mr. Jim Rogers (54).  Mr. Rogers was best known as a loving uncle, a creative and talented, artist. Pittsburgh First United Methodist Church hosted an Interfaith Candlelight Prayer Vigil on Monday, November 1st at 7pm in his memory.  

Pastor Drew Gordon sits down with Jenny Gordon, Indiana District Lay Leader, and Former Director of the Indiana District Lay Servant Ministry School, together they share the importance of valuing Laity and other people groups in the United Methodist Church.

Rev.  Zayzay Kpadeh speaks with Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi,  of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church  on the topics of diversity and inclusion  locally,  regionally,  and across the world.

Rev.  Renee Mikell is joined by co-host Pastor William "BT" Gilligan as they welcome  Dr. Jonathan Lotson and Julie Yocca of Movement Forward in Atlanta, Georgia, leaders of a nationwide effort to build bridges between police, places of worship, and people in surrounding communities. 
For more information  https://faithandblue.org/ and https://movementforward.org/

Washington District Superintendent Rev. Paul Ritchie talks with retired Elder, Rev.  Dr. Jeff Sterling about what makes a welcoming church. Both pastors share tips and ideas to help strengthen your church.