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

Friendsgiving: A Chosen Family Retreat for Queer, Trans, & Ally United Methodists | Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH

We look forward to gathering for Friendsgiving as a chosen family of LGBTQA+ United Methodists from across the Ohio Episcopal Area! This event is open to clergy and laity, queer family and allies, and ecumenical friends! This event is being planned by queer and trans leaders on the West Ohio LGBTQ+ Ministry Task Force, and registration is free thanks to generous support from the Ohio Episcopal Area DEIB/Multicultural Ministries team and MTSO. Your registration includes all programming, a catered lunch provided by MTSO featuring produce from Seminary Hill Farm, and snacks available throughout the day. Our day will include opportunities to worship together, connect in identity-based affinity spaces, share our stories, engage in creative expression, and connect with our community (both old and new friends!) over the holidays. Registration is required. Please register by November 9. Overnight housing at MTSO is available on Friday or Saturday night if desired at $60/night. This cost is not covered by your registration. To arrange housing, please e-mail Alycia Orecna.

Registration and Details