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What is Our Responsibility? The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program . The social and ecological challenges facing the world today are far too complex for any one person to solve or fully address, so what then is our personal responsibility in a world where so much seems to be going … Continue reading “What is Our Responsibility?”
DOWNLOAD THE MORNING PROGRAM HERE Ecological Salvation The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Of his discourse, Mark writes: Salvation is a concept shared by a number of different religious traditions and typically focuses on the salvation of individuals or portions of the human community from evil, travails, suffering, and even death itself. The context of the … Continue reading “Ecological Salvation”
Beliefs and Values The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here or read it below without having to download it. When it comes to building Beloved Community, shared values are much more important than adherence to a set of beliefs, doctrines, or dogmas. About our visiting minister: Rev. Dr. Mark Y. … Continue reading “Beliefs and Values”
The Social Ethics of Social Media The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading The chaos at a certain social media company over the past few months raises the question, “What is the good of social media?” With billions of persons investing so much of their time and lives into their presence on social media, how … Continue reading The Social Ethics of Social Media
It’s a Conspiracy! The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading DOWNLOAD THE MORNING PROGRAM HERE or read it below without downloading. So many persons are drawn to conspiracy theories. When one begins to believe one of the many baseless conspiracy theories being spread, it is like a gateway drug that leads persons down a path … Continue reading It’s a Conspiracy!
“A Light Shines in the Darkness” the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here or download it below without having to download it. This week we experience the shortest day of the year for this part of the world. As we prepare for the return of longer days, let us reflect … Continue reading “A Light Shines in the Darkness”
“For and Against” The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here or read it below without downloading Sometimes being for love and justice in the world requires us to work against those forces in the world that perpetuate hate, violence, and injustice. This discourse will address the difficult and complex reality of … Continue reading “For and Against”
Education for the Common Good The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading We often tend to focus on how education an make us better as individuals and help us to be more prepared and successful in our careers, but it is important not to lose sight of the importance of education for the common good … Continue reading Education for the Common Good
The Legacy of Wangari Maathai: Planter of Trees and Justice The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE MORNING PROGRAM HERE later in the week. Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai of Kenya led a movement to restore the forests of Kenya for the sake of the environment and the economic well-being of … Continue reading The Legacy of Wangari Maathai: Planter of Trees and Justice
Download the Morning Program here or read it below w/o having to download it. “Out of Our Comfort Zone” Sometimes our greatest growth as persons comes during times when we either intentionally or unintentionally find ourselves outside of our normal comfort zones. Sometimes we need to hear and experience things that make us uncomfortable so … Continue reading “Out of Our Comfort Zone”
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.