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Author Archives: Vince Gonzales
CUIC’s Statement on White Nationalism and White Supremacism
Churches Uniting In Christ released this very important statement today. CUIC is made up of the following communions, representing approximately 20,000,000 congregants in the U.S.: AME AMEZ CME Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Episcopal Church Presbyterian USA International Council of … Continue reading
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The Parable of the Good Terrorist
The original was posted February 22, 2017: Yesterday, I delivered the devotional to open our daily work of The General Commission on Religion and Race’s CORR Action Fund. I had intended to talk about Christian Unity but, early in the … Continue reading
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Today I went to Church!
I went to church today. Even though I was attending the GCORR Open-Space Summit, it wasn’t at this morning’s worship service. As I walked into our worship area at the Albuquerque convention center I saw signs posted with directions to … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Easter, 2016…and 2017
Originally posted on Walking with The Wesleys.:
I saved this for after Easter Sunday. So often, after the anthems are finished, our special meals are cleared off the tables and our friends, family and guests have returned from whence they…
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The Parable of the Good Terrorist
Yesterday, I delivered the devotional to open our daily work of The General Commission on Religion and Race’s CORR Action Fund. I had intended to talk about Christian Unity but, early in the morning, the blueprint to the new Presidential Executive … Continue reading
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When Systemic Racism Hits Home
This posting was written last year. It is worth repeating. If we are to celebrate Black History Month as a people of faith, we should make sure that history is accurate. Where it is inaccurate, we are obliged to correct … Continue reading
An Open Letter to The Council of Bishops
Today, Bishop Bruce R. Ough, the President of the Council of Bishops released the following statement: To the People Called United Methodist: Grace and peace in the name of Jesus Christ! On the eve of Advent and in the post-election … Continue reading
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Looking Death in the eye…in the Courtroom.
Well, the jury has been selected, the witnesses sworn in, the defense team has had its last minute meetings to tie up loose ends. And tomorrow, the trial begins. The State of Texas is seeking to kill one of its … Continue reading
Four Little Girls
Every year, since 2012, I have posted this piece I wrote. In light of today’s racial unrest, particularly from the campaign trail, we need to hear these words more today than ever. By Vince Gonzales, September, 2012 Four little … Continue reading
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From the ruins and ashes, much was raised.
September 11, 2001. As was my practice, I was watching the Today Show that Tuesday morning. At about 7:50 am, the coverage changed. There were dramatic scenes of the North Tower of the World Trade Center, with smoke billowing from … Continue reading
