by Deborah A. Mitchell, Chair of the Lenten Task Force Chair, Holman UMC When I began my faith walk ten years ago, I was new to fasting. I couldn’t conceive of going 1 day without food, much less 3, 21, or forty days! As I delved more in scripture and began a personal relationship with…
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See this update from one of our neighborhood partners! —- Hello Neighbors, Good news! Our City Council President Herb Wesson showed leadership in moving an important motion through key committees and full City Council where it was passed last Friday. West Adams neighbors joined residents by the AllenCo site and throughout Los Angeles to fill…
February 28, 2014 by Melissa Hinnen United Methodists are increasingly aware of the violation of human rights through the criminalization of homosexuality in countries such as Uganda, Nigeria, Russia, and India. These unjust measures reflect a concerning trend as reports indicate that five countries make homosexuality a capital offense, and imprisonment is possible in 66 countries. This kind of…
Yesterday, the City Council Planning and Land Use Committee voted to recommend a yes vote to City Council on the following two motions: Motion #1 and Motion #2. Read more here: Moratorium on fracking OK’d by LA City Council committee (SCPR.ORG). The full City Council will vote on this THIS FRIDAY Feb 28 @ 10am (see flyer English…
Pete Seeger, singer, songwriter and social activist, died Monday, Jan. 27 at the age of 94. He played a crucial role in adapting and popularizing “We Shall Overcome,” an anthem of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement that many congregations will sing during Black History Month. Click here for full article.
The 3 M’s – Mahatma, Martin, and Mandela by Bishop Minerva Carcaño | January 20, 2014 “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” – Martin Luther King Jr. This year as we give God thanks for the life and incredible and transformative justice witness of Dr. Martin…