Category Archives: implicit bias

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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When Systemic Racism Hits Home

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Vince Gonzales

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 →

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An Open Letter to The Council of Bishops

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Vince Gonzales

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.

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Vince Gonzales

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 →

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Four Little Girls

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Vince Gonzales

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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Churches Uniting In Christ Responds to Violence in Orlando and Multiple Police

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Vince Gonzales

In June and July of this year, Churches Uniting In Christ has responded to the pandemic of gun violence that has rocked our Nation.   Churches Uniting in Christ is a covenant relationship among eleven Christian communions that have pledged to … Continue reading →

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Hispanic/Latin@ millennials and the Church

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Vince Gonzales

This past April, I attended a gathering of Hispanic/Latin@ church leaders with the intent of discussing how to reach Hispanic/Latin@ millennials for the church.  There was great diversity of denominations, national origin, language and polity among this group.  I was … Continue reading →

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When Systemic Racism Hits Home

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Vince Gonzales

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 it. Mere reconciliation and repentance is not enough, we must … Continue reading →

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