Growing as disciples of Jesus means following Christ in new directions. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 says “if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation.” Bishop James Swanson recently spoke about the need for men to seek a new identity in Christ rooted in service: NASHVILLE, Tenn.––“Men are in search of a new Christian identity.”…
James Lawson, Martin Luther King Jr. and non-violence Frank Stoltze | Off-Ramp | September 3rd, 2013, 11:33am As the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington this week, James Lawson could only smile. Lawson is the longtime preacher at Holman United Methodist Church in the West Adams district who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King for many…
We were reminded at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington that there is still a long way to go to “Reclaim the Riches of Freedom, Regain the Security of Justice” in America and despite his strong religious upbringing, the Governor of California is proving that there is still work to do! Read about…
LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) — A Long Beach woman who was in the nation’s capital 50 years ago for the historic March on Washington said she counts that day as the highlight of her life. Peggy Dammond Preacely, a 20-year-old freedom rider and member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, traveled from Boston to Washington D.C. for…
by the Rev. Kevin Sauls, Senior Pastor of Holman United Methodist Church, Los Angeles, CA Published in Faith in Action, The General Board of Church & Society, UMC Growing up in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was a mystery man to many of us. The apartheid government did all in its assumed power to either erase him…
By Laura K. Wise Laura Wise is a member of Holman UMC and is a mission intern for the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church serving as a peace advocate associate with Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao (InPeace) on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It has been eight months since Typhoon Pablo…
By Rev. Kelvin Sauls, Holman United Methodist Church As we continue to lift up Nelson Mandela, his family, and South Africa in prayer during this time of challenge, I cannot help but reflect on his impact on my life, and undoubtedly the lives of many around the world. Growing up in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was…
Jennifer Gaylord, March 19, 2013 — The General Board of Higher Education & Ministry UMC Cyber Campus series is featuring a lecture by Rev. James Lawson. Rev. Lawson is a California-Pacific Conference elder and “world-renowned”, “iconic” civil rights leader who lives and works in Los Angeles. Rev. Lawson spoke at Boston School of Theology’s Alumni weekend in October 2011 as…