Posts from February 2014 (Page 2)
Umulga. The Well.
Umulga, a Korean word, means “the well”- a place where the essential can be found. The UmulgaSHe-Space was an inclusive space for women and men (She and He) to exchange, rest, pray and reflect either individually or in groups on issues related to gender justice at The World Council of Churches 10th assembly gathering November 2013. The space was designed in the style of Korean hospitality and reflected the various places that are part of the lives of women and men…
Manhood. One view.
As you leave the blurred wood You entered while still a boy, And light clarifies around Your emerging, manly form, May you discover gradually A natural confidence in your body. May your new strength be graceful As you learn to carry yourself With a dignity that is sure, Bringing your gestures and expression Into an easy harmony and rhythm. May you never feel the need To be coarse, or force yourself; Rather, may you receive your manhood With grace and…
Woman
That man over there say a woman needs to be helped into carriages and lifted over ditches and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helped me into carriages or over mud puddles or gives me a best place…. And ain’t I a woman? Look at me Look at my arm! I have plowed and planted and gathered into barns and no man could head me… And ain’t I a woman? I could work as much and eat as…
Toward Sunday
We continue our worship series, Don’t Talk About That at The Table; with reflection this coming week on gender. Outline January 12: United Methodist Social Principles (Acts 10.34-43) January 19: Race (Matthew 5.38-48) January 26: Immigration (1 Corinthians 1.10-18) February 2: Abortion (Micah 6.1-8) February 9: Gender (Ephesians 5.22-24 & Galatians 3.28) February 16: Sexuality (Romans 1.26-27 & Ruth 1.16-17) February 23: Prisons (Hebrews 13.3) This Sunday will invite deeper reflection on gender and faith. The United Methodist Social Principles includes this statement, ¶ 161.E Women and…
The Mis-illustration of Abortion
Being aware of the ways in which we are manipulated by media images is always important. It is especially mis-leading to speak about Abortion and show a photo of an obviously late term pregnancy since the majority of abortions in the United States occur within the first trimester. Take time to read this piece from The Society Pages, an online magazine that examines culture and society. Mis-Illustrating Abortion
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