St. Mark's mission is to be a beacon of racial justice and compassion. We celebrate each of the heritage month and provide educational opportunities and activities to further our mission.
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Monthly Devotional
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me… Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 25:35, 40)
This passage in the Gospel of Matthew is known in some biblical translations as “The Judgement of the Nations.” Jesus’ teaching highlights that we will be judged as a nation by the way we care for the most vulnerable members of our community. The vulnerable today are the people struggling with hunger and poverty across the world. It also includes immigrants, refugees and their families, fleeing from the horror of war, gang, violence, extreme poverty, fragile governments, and the effects of climate change. we witness the plight of these men, women, and children when we read the newspaper or turn on the television each day. We cannot be silent in this challenging time. Today we can advocate together to offer help and opportunity for all people — especially those who struggle to put food on the table and who are feeling fearful in their own communities.
Let us pray: Dear God we thank you for the gift of our Latiné brothers and sisters. Grant that we continue to be a place with open doors and open hearts, making room at the table for all. Give us generous hearts that we may continue to use our gifts to support one another. May we demonstrate your love to our neighbors by giving our time, energy, and prayers. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
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Statement on Racial Justice from the United Methodist Church Constitution (Article V):
The United Methodist Church proclaims the value of each person as a unique child of God and commits itself to the healing and wholeness of all persons. The United Methodist Church recognizes that the sin of racism has been destructive to its unity throughout its history. Racism continues to cause painful division and marginalization. The United Methodist Church shall confront and seek to eliminate racism, whether in organizations or in individuals, in every facet of its life and in society at large. The United Methodist Church shall work collaboratively with others to address concerns that threaten the cause of racial justice at all times and in all places.