LEAD 2019 Talks: Hannah Shanks

LEAD 2019 Talks: Hannah Shanks

Hannah’s Talk: “Bodies are important to God. Embodied theology opens a path for us to expand our understanding of God & ourselves.” Hannah Shanks is a writer, speaker, professor & social worker from St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her work life, Hannah is...

LEAD 2018 Talks: Matthew Kelley

Matt shares an honest reflection, being honest about the places of pain, and reminding us that we aren’t alone in them. Save the date and join us in New Orleans January 13-16 for LEAD 2019. A post shared by UMC LEAD (@umclead) on Jan 22, 2018 at 1:13pm...
Racism Isn’t Exceptional

Racism Isn’t Exceptional

I shared back in February about a racist message left on a graffiti rock in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The school district released a statement saying, “While the district is disappointed in the actions of those who painted the rock, we will not let them take from us...