Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics, Director of the World House Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility, and Executive Director of the Leadership. Education, and Development Hub North America for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry) at Oklahoma City University where he has worked in both teaching and administration for 22 years. He is an ordained elder in the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church where he has served as Chair of the Board of Church and Society from 2015 to 2018.

In 2017, the General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church selected Dr. Davies to serve as the convener of the writing team tasked with revising “The Natural World” section of the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. This is the first time the Social Principles have undergone a thorough revision since their adoption by the denomination in 1972.

Mark engages in advocacy and activism in the areas of peace, social justice, and ecological sustainability. Locally this is expressed through his work with the Human Community Network, which works to create non-violent systemic change for a just and flourishing human and ecological community through collaboration, education, innovation, and action. See www.humancommunitynetwork.org.

He and his wife Kristin live in Edmond, OK in the United States, and they have two teenage daughters.

Education for Beloved Community

Sun July 14, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Of his discourse, Mark writes: We often focus on education as preparation for a job or for a career, but if that is all education is about, we lose the opportunity for education to not only help us be employed, but to also help us more fully and responsibly participate in the work of making … Continue reading Education for Beloved Community

Being Loving and Just in an Unloving and Unjust Society

Sun July 7, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

“Many societies past and present fall into patterns and practices that are not healthy are good for persons or the planet. This discourse will explore what can be done at the local community level to express love, do justice, and provide support for one another during such challenging times.” See the Morning Program below. About … Continue reading Being Loving and Just in an Unloving and Unjust Society

Rejecting the Hubris of “America First”

Sun June 30, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Sunday, June 30, 2024 – 11:15 am Rejecting the Hubris of “America First” The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Regarding his discourse, Mark writes, As we reflect on our existence as a nation, let us move beyond the hubris of an “America First” mentality and instead ask ourselves what our country can do to … Continue reading Rejecting the Hubris of “America First”

Reflections on The False White Gospel –

Sun June 9, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Reflections on The False White Gospel The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download The Morning Program here later this week. In this discourse, I will reflect on Jim Wallis’ most recent book, The False White Gospel, and discuss his perspectives on the historical and current expressions of white Christian nationalism in the United States and what … Continue reading Reflections on The False White Gospel –

Speaking Up When It Isn’t Easy

Sun May 26, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Sunday, May 26, 2024 – 11:15 am Speaking Up When It Isn’t Easy. The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading We are living through a time of great divisions, war, and strife. It is sometimes difficult and even risky to speak up for our understanding of justice in times like these. How can we speak … Continue reading Speaking Up When It Isn’t Easy

Gratitude for the UUs from a UMC Minister

Sun May 19, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Scroll to the bottom of this announcement to read the Morning Program (two pages). Of his discourse, Mark writes: The Unitarian Universalist Association has been a witness to diversity, equity, and inclusion for many decades, and it has provided a model for how other religious communities can draw the circle of beloved community wider still. … Continue reading Gratitude for the UUs from a UMC Minister

The Value of Pluralism

Sun April 14, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

The Value of Pluralism the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here OR read it below without downloading the file In a society with deep divisions, some may see pluralism as a problem rather than a strength of our society. In this discourse, I will explore ways that embracing and celebrating … Continue reading The Value of Pluralism

Beloved Community in the Midst of Chaos

Sun Apr 7, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Sunday, April 7, 2024 – 11:15 am Beloved Community in the Midst of Chaos the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here (later in the week or read it below without downloading.) Of his discourse, Mark writes … It is when times are chaotic that we need to commitment to building … Continue reading Beloved Community in the Midst of Chaos

Reflections on the Eight Principles – The 8th Principle: Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

Sun Mar 24, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Reflections on the Eight Principles – The 8th Principle: Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions. the Rev Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading DOWNLOAD The Morning Program here – or read it below without … Continue reading Reflections on the Eight Principles – The 8th Principle: Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

Reflections on the Eight Principles: 7th Principle: The Seventh Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Sun Mar 17, 2024 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Sunday, March 17, 2024 – 11:15 am Reflections on the Eight Principles: 7th Principle: The Seventh Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. DOWNLOAD the morning program here – or read it below without having to download it. the Rev Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading The 7th … Continue reading Reflections on the Eight Principles: 7th Principle: The Seventh Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

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