Scripture is the living, breathing, inspired word of God. How do we understand these holy stories through the lens of care? Join Rev. Karen Lampe and Rev. Joy Dister-Dominguez as they examine Genesis 1, a creation story. How does God show God’s care in and to creation, and invite us to care for creation?

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Join the National Team of TCC as they reflect on the season about care and social justice. What are they up to? What did they learn from the guests? What will they carry forward in the work of care?

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Indigenous People’s Day began in 1992 to call attention to the losses suffered by Indigenous people in North America by Europeans. We grieve and mourn the losses they suffered and seek to learn about the cultures and the ways we can care well for Indigenous people. Join Rev. Joy as she talks with Rev. Dr. David Wilson of the Oklahoma Missionary Conference in The United Methodist Church.

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Additional resources:

umc-oimc.org

illuminative.org

nativegov.org/news/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment

https://www.nuifc.org/?fbclid=IwAR2wenLXBcAS0w3zEtoY6gxiFSuI_69UTNZ2KoEfq2V4hmlJty7qzKApZ7s

Video of Rev. David Wilson: youtu.be/w4Akl7ZtPp8

We are linked to one another, especially in our health and wellness. Health equity elevates all of society, so how do we as the church care in our community about the healthcare of all? Rev. Evey McKellar, Registered Nurse, shares what it looks like to care and work for justice in the arena of healthcare.

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Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson, a deacon in The United Methodist Church, shares with us why we should care about social justice. She gives practical ways we can make a difference and what keeps her going on difficult days. Rev. Erin shares her vision for the church where leaders are spiritually healthy and empowered to do the work of God, caring for all. This is part two of a two part series.

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A “deacon” is an ordained clergy person who is called to serve all people, particularly the poor, the sick, and the oppressed, and to equip and lead the laity in ministries of compassion, justice and service in the world. Rev. Joy talks with Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson about her call as a deacon and the good work she is doing being a bridge builder. This is part one of a two part episode.

Society easily disregards and ignores persons who are unhoused; but we called to love all persons, showing honor, and include in the life of the church. Rev. Rachel Baughman, senior pastor at Oak Lawn UMC in Dallas, Texas, talks with Rev. Joy about how she and her church throw open the doors to all persons, especially those who are unhoused. This is part two of a two part series.

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Society easily disregards and ignores persons who are unhoused; but we called to love all persons, showing honor, and include in the life of the church. Rev. Rachel Baughman, senior pastor at Oak Lawn UMC in Dallas, Texas, talks with Rev. Joy about how she and her church throw open the doors to all persons, especially those who are un-housed. This is part one of a two part series.

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Follow Rev. Rachel on Twitter: @umcrevrachel

Rev. Joy has a conversation with J.J. Warren, public theologian, speaker, advocate, and the author of Reclaiming Church: A Call to Action for Religious Rejects. They discuss his passion for the church, how we can heal the harm done to LGBTQ persons, and what the future of the church looks like.

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https://www.jjwarren.org/

Twitter/IG: @itsmejjwarren

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Rev. Joy has a conversation with J.J. Warren, public theologian, speaker, advocate, and the author of Reclaiming Church: A Call to Action for Religious Rejects. They discuss his impassioned speech at General Conference in 2019, and what an inclusive Church can look like.