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.

“A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.”

Sunday – 11:15 am, January 21, 2024 – 11:15 am Reflections on the Eight Principles:  Principle Four: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The Rev Dr. Mark Y.A Davies, leading Download the morning program here or read it below without having to download it. It is important to be open to the truth wherever … Continue reading “A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.”

“Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.”

Reflections on the Eight Principles: Principle Three: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations. The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading You may download the morning program here  Of his discourse, Mark writes: How can we both embrace and accept one another in our differences while also growing together spiritually in … Continue reading “Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.”

Reflections on the Eight Principles:  Principle Four: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

Reflections on the Eight Principles:  Principle Four: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Of his discourse, Mark writes It is important to be open to the truth wherever it may be found, but what is the truth and how do we know when we find it? Is the meaning of our life … Continue reading Reflections on the Eight Principles:  Principle Four: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

Reflections on the Seven Principles: 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person.

Reflections on the Eight Principles: 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading In what do we ground the affirmation that all persons have inherent worth and dignity and what might our communities look like if we live more fully into this affirmation? DOWNLOAD THE MORNING PROGRAM … Continue reading Reflections on the Seven Principles: 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person.

Reflections on “Our Fragile Moment”

 Reflections on “Our Fragile Moment”  the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here or read it below without having to download it. Of his morning discourse, Mark writes: What can climate past teach us about this fragile moment, and how can it prepare us for our possible future climate?  About our visiting minister: … Continue reading Reflections on “Our Fragile Moment”

Swords into Plowshares

Swords into Plowshares The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Of his discourse, Mark asks: “How can we work for peace in times of war without losing sight of the importance of establishing justice?” Download the morning program here or read it below without having to download it. About our visiting minister: Mark’s Ph.D. is … Continue reading Swords into Plowshares

“Ending Poverty”

September 3 – “Ending Poverty”  The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program HERE later in the week or read it below w/o having to download it. Of his discourse, Mark writes: We live in the wealthiest nation on earth, yet we have the highest poverty rate among advanced democracies. What is … Continue reading “Ending Poverty”