Category Archives: Immigrant

Blocked from posting on a “progressive” Methodist page.

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Vince Gonzales

So, tonight I was reading a post on The New Methodist Facebook page. In that thread, a person was stating he did not feel as if the UMC was the right fit for him. Part of his reasoning was the … Continue reading →

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MLK Day 2018: A New Means of Lynching

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Vince Gonzales

This morning, I had the honor of being the Guest Speaker at the 26th Annual Pre-MLK Day Breakfast, sponsored by the Parker County, Texas NAACP Branch #6321.  I spoke immediately after the viewing of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” … Continue reading →

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CUIC’s Statement on White Nationalism and White Supremacism

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Vince Gonzales

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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Today I went to Church!

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Vince Gonzales

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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