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MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES

Multicultural Ministries

Multicultural Ministries is the area in which churches identify, engage, and embrace culture differences that are ethnic, socioeconomic, political, global, and generational, whether internally or externally. Multicultural Ministries is the intersection of people working with other people. We understand that the church is a culture apart from the neighborhood we live and we seek to become more relevant to the neighborhood in which we live.

Vital Congregations engage in multicultural ministry by:

• Objectively reflecting on how well the congregation loves ALL
• Being willing to implement changes so that the congregation can better love ALL
• Viewing the community as equals and partners
• Centering on a shared mission, vision, and Incarnational calling
• Developing individuals’ skills and expertise to love others and engage the neighborhood
• Having open and intentional conversation about and with people different than us

Upcoming Events

East and West Ohio Conferences to Commemorate MLK Day Together January 19

The East and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church are coming together to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a joint worship service on Sunday, January 19 at Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church in Pepper Pike.

The theme of the day hosted by Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is “Living the Dream: Bold Faith, Hopeful Future”. The 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. service focused on building Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community rooted in justice, love, and hope.

The keynote speaker will be Bishop Julius C. Trimble, General Secretary of the General Board of Church & Society of The United Methodist Church. Known for his commitment to justice and reconciliation, Bishop Trimble will offer a message of inspiration and challenge.

Following the service, an informal reception will take place, offering light refreshments and opportunities for fellowship and conversation.

The service, to inspire participants to carry forward Dr. King’s God-given vision of unity and hope, will be live-streamed allowing broader access for those unable to attend in-person.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and seek to embody his dream for a bold faith and a hopeful future.

Learn more about the January 19 MLK service.

There are many opportunities across East Ohio for you to participate in a service and/or to volunteer your time serving at an event celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

View a list of service and volunteer opportunities.