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.

The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities

Sun Apr 24 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

The morning program (appears here on Saturday) The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities. The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading The most sustainable and resilient ecological communities are those with greater biodiversity. What lessons might we learn from nature about the significance of diversity for the well-being of our human communities. Returning again … Continue reading The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities

Building Resilient Community in Times of Chaos

Sun Apr 10 -11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

The morning program or read it below without downloading. Building Resilient Community in Times of Chaos The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading It might be tempting to give up on building community in chaotic times, but that is precisely when we need community the most, and building community is one of the most important … Continue reading Building Resilient Community in Times of Chaos

Democracy in Danger

Sun Mar 20 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Download the Morning Program HERE … or read it below. ABOUT THIS MORNING’S ASSEMBLY: An exploration of proactive practices for peace in a world ripe for conflict. INTRODUCING OUR GUEST MINISTER: Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies. Mark is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics at Oklahoma City … Continue reading Democracy in Danger

Waging Peace in a Climate of Conflict

Sun Mar 6 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Download The Morning Program here – or read it w/o downloading below. ABOUT THIS MORNING’S ASSEMBLY: An exploration of proactive practices for peace in a world ripe for conflict. INTRODUCING OUR GUEST MINISTER: Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies. Mark is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics at … Continue reading Waging Peace in a Climate of Conflict

The Power of Justice: The Life and Legacy of Desmond Tutu

Sunday Feb 20 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Reflections on the life of one of the most important leaders for racial and social justice of our time and the gifts he left us to address the urgent challenge for social justice in the present and future. THE MORNING PROGRAM With Amazement & Admiration Our Annual Thanks and Appreciation Gathering On Sunday, Feb. 20 … Continue reading The Power of Justice: The Life and Legacy of Desmond Tutu

Mindful Peacemaking: The Life and Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday Feb 6 - 11:!5 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Reflections on the life of one of the most important peacemakers of our time and the gifts he left us to address the urgent challenge of peacemaking in the present and future. THE MORNING PROGRAM (also available below) Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies. Mark is the Wimberly Professor of … Continue reading Mindful Peacemaking: The Life and Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh

The Sin of Nicaea

Sun Jan 23 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

The Sin of Nicaea The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading You can read the Morning Program at the bottom of this post, or you can download the Morning Program to your device. An exploration of problematic relationships between church and state, especially when the power of the state is used to enforce adherence to … Continue reading The Sin of Nicaea

Making the Empire Great Again

Sunday Jan 9 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

Making the Empire Great Again The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading An exploration of the historical and contemporary use of religion for the maintenance and expansion of political power. Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies. Mark is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics at Oklahoma City University … Continue reading Making the Empire Great Again

Justice as Equality of Opportunity –

Sun Dec 5 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

If the program print is too small for you: Download the morning program here “Justice as Equality of Opportunity” Of his discourse, Mark writes: Reflections on John Rawls’ veil of ignorance thought experiment that led him to develop the theory of justice as equal opportunity. How would the adherence to a view of justice as … Continue reading Justice as Equality of Opportunity –

Intergenerational Justice

Sun Nov 21 - 11:15 am The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

The morning program If the print is too small, download the program here Intergenerational Justice Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading In this discourse I will reflect with gratitude on what previous generations have done to contribute to our lives and discuss what justice requires of our generation for the future. What can we do … Continue reading Intergenerational Justice

Red River Unitarian Universalists

Red River Unitarian Universalist Church

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