WBL United Methodist

A community striving to walk in the path of Jesus, unified in mission & diverse in thoughts, beliefs, & actions—religion & faith as a dialogue, not a dictate.

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ALL ARE WELCOME! to book study of White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo. Via Zoom (7/13, 20, 27 @ 7:15p) and or in person (10a or 6:30p, 7/16, 23, 30 **masks and social distancing will be required**). https://t.co/6nqdORh7HH

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SEEKING MUSICIANS: If you're interested in singing or playing for the WBLUMC worship videos, please email Music Director John Koziol at [email protected] #musician #vocalist #gig #twincities

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@FWillisJohnson Thank you. The Twin Cities can use all the prayers. Lots of good but difficult work to do.

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Holding Up Your Corner sermon series based on @FWillisJohnson's book: #Antiracist people of #faith can be leaders in dismantling #racist racist structures, #healing harm, and beginning #Reconciliation. https://t.co/sf1XiB56xN
6/28 Real Talk
7/5 Acknowledge
7/12 Affirm
7/19 Act

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Our new Hope Rising sermon series has begun, inspired by the book Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life by Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman. Watch here: https://t.co/bW3rORs5gE #hope @MorganJamesPub

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The WBLUMC meditation garden is cleaned up, blooming, and ready for you to spend some time in contemplation and prayer. Please practice social distancing and remember that the church bathrooms are not available right now. #meditation #Garden #whitebearlake #prayer

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A statement from White Bear Lake faith leaders...
#georgefloyd #wecandobetter #wecanbebetter #whitebearlake

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#georgefloyd

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We will have our usual schedule this Sunday, with worship at 9am and 10:45. However, we will not have our fellowship time between services, and no food or beverages will be available. The new member class that was scheduled for Sunday will be postponed.

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How does a young #gay boy growing up in #conservative churches in rural #Kansas manage to hang on to his #faith in the face of #discrimination and #exclusion? Gain some #insight, #perspective, and #inspiration from Dr. Gerald Gurss’ story. https://t.co/snfhqMfRI6 @TCGMC

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New on the Blog:
Julie, writing about our sermon series on "Elephants in the Room," asks, "Perhaps a genesis to budging the elephants out is becoming stronger lovers of humankind?" https://t.co/OFDq0l8gdS

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With controversy raging in the Methodist church about inclusivity, join us to gain insight and inspiration from Gerald’s courageous journey. Short presentation followed by a light supper, 6:30-8pm at WBLUMC. Free community event; all are invited and welcome.

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Our next guest speaker will be Dr. Gerald Gurss, director of the WBLUMC Chancel Choir. From small town Kansas Baptist churches to directing the @TCGMC , Gerald is a case study of someone who managed to keep his faith amid discrimination & exclusion from conservative Christianity.

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Special Music Sunday, “MLK’s Passion,” with guest musical artist Roland Hawkins. Jan 19. https://t.co/tRrwkHRTHy

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Men’s Club Wild Game Dinner. Jan 20. More info: https://t.co/zpH9EECkiO

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Wow! @KerriMPR and @MPRnews are reading our minds! Listening to today’s show w @peggyorenstein. Check out audio from our (logical, reasoned, research-based!) sermon on pornography: https://t.co/chqXnCA0Rc

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Often people seem to avoid talking about the big things that cast shadows over our lives, consume our attention, threaten us, or embarrass us. It’s time to talk about the Elephants in the Room: porn, debt, nationalism, addiction, death, violence. Starts Jan 5.

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If you are a voter who prioritizes faith in your politics, what do you think of THIS? https://t.co/mbzQwbvQoI
Yep, we're talking about it at 9.

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Often people seem to avoid talking about the big things that cast shadows over our lives, consume our attention, threaten us, or embarrass us. It’s time to talk about the Elephants in the Room: porn, debt, nationalism, addiction, death, violence. Starts Jan 5.

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Now the work of Christmas begins... https://t.co/vztoYHU4ef #ChristmasIsOverNow #ChristmasDay2019 #MerryChrismas

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