Ways United Methodists can take a stand against gun violence
Please take a moment to read this very important column from UMC.org on gun violence and how we can take a stand.
https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/ways-united-methodists-can-take-a-stand-against-gun-violence
Sunday, June 4th at WSUMC…
We wear orange for a future free from gun violence.
Each year, we unite in our call to end gun violence as we come together for Wear Orange Sunday in June. We honor the communities shattered by gun violence alongside the people who are shot and killed and hundreds more who are wounded every day in our country. Together, we call for meaningful action to save lives.
We should not have to live in fear that gunfire can ring out at any moment, whether it’s at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, while grocery shopping at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, a party in San Bernardino, or at graduations across the country. We deserve more. Raise awareness by participating in Wear Orange online, in your community, and here at Washington Street!
MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US FOR THE NEXT WEAR ORANGE SUNDAY.
On June 19th of each year we join with others to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth. As a historically and majority white congregation, what does it mean for WSUMC to faithfully mark Juneteenth? How can we mark a holiday that is not ours in an affirming, reconciliatory, and loving way? In the spirit of transparency and growth, the Racial Justice Action Team acknowledges our own discomfort on this matter and has provided resources below to help us intentionally commemorate this holiday.
READ THE ARTICLE HERE
