Rainbows, Resistance and Reconciliation (3Rs)
A Celebration of Intersectional Pride
First United Methodist’s Church Evanston’s (FUMCE) anniversary
as a Reconciling Ministry Network (RMN) Congregation
and
Black History Month
Saturday February 15, 9am – 3:30pm
Sunday at 10:30am Worship
First United Methodist Church of Evanston
Rev. Grace Imathiu, Senior Pastor
Rev. Britt Cox, Executive Pastor
Program
Worship Bulletin for February 16th featuring Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey
Videos
Photos
On Saturday, February 15th, we will celebrate our anniversary as a reconciling faith community. We will welcome Rev. Beth Stroud, assistant professor of History of Religion at the Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio, whose clergy orders were reinstated by the United Methodist Church after 20 years.
There will be workshops focusing on various topics, including intersectional justice, queer and trans issues, being allies, and biblical interpretation that heals, not harms. See the list of workshops. Additionally, local clergy and lay leaders will participate in a panel discussing how we can all move forward post UM General Conference and the 2024 political election.
We also invite you to our anniversary worship service on Sunday, February 16th. Dr. Pamela Lightsey will preach and lead us in reflections on what is to come as we move forward together. Dr. Lightsey is a United Methodist pastor and Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Constructive Theology at Meadville Lombard Seminary in Chicago. She is also an author and social justice activist.