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
As we reflect during this month on Latiné Heritage, we are challenged to look at the needs of our neighbors today. Whether through praying for immigrants seeking safety and dignity or working together for the common good and economic justice, our faith urges us toward a wider, more inclusive table of fellowship.
Good and gracious God, we praise you for the vibrant culture, language, and gifts of the Latiné community. Thank you for the witness of their faith, their resilience, and their joy. Open our hearts to learn from one another, strengthen us in solidarity, and make us faithful advocates for justice, inclusion, and love. Amen.
Our initial focus as a church is deepening our understanding through education.
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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.