Category Archives: Jesus Christ

Thoughts on Easter, 2016

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Vince Gonzales

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 came, we put our Easter-spirit away like … 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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Thoughts of Rev. Ted Dotts.

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Vince Gonzales

Today, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, where I hold my full-membership, there will be a memorial service. It is a memorial service I long to attend but will not be able to do so. It is only 5 hours … Continue reading →

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Will We Overcome?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Vince Gonzales

In keeping with the promise made at our meeting of the Racial and Social Justice Task Force, a vital part of Churches Uniting in Christ, it was decided to start sharing our stories of racial and social injustice each of us have experienced.  Here … Continue reading →

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Neighbors

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Vince Gonzales

Next Saturday, I will be representing The General Commission on Religion and Race of The United Methodist Church (GCORR) at the Kentucky Annual Conference’s Martin Luther King Day celebration.  The theme of this event is “Building Relationships.”  I will be … Continue reading →

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Not only is the Inn full, so is the manger.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Vince Gonzales

It is early in the morning on the day before Christmas.  The kids are still sleeping, but soon, the place will be alive with activity.  And the house will be full. Not unlike the house, the manger is full before … Continue reading →

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