Greetings!
Here's what you'll learn from this issue of CORR{ageous}! Times-
Use our research on this year's Annual Conference sessions to gauge what United Methodist Churches and communities are considering the important racial justice issues.
Join GCORR in the classroom with a new online educational tool; and see how you can start prepping your clergy to access to funds for ministry in 2011!
And just a reminder that you can forward this e-newsletter to a friend by using the link at the bottom of the email. If you aren't already on our mailing list, you can also sign up for the newsletter by clicking the "Join Our Mailing List" button.
Remember in all you do, Live CORR{ageously}!
Erin Hawkins
General Secretary, GCORR
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| 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE WRAP-UP | |
A Comprehensive Review of Racial Justice Legislation
Annual Conference sessions and the legislation they passed this year provide interesting insight into the issues facing communities. For GCORR, it offers a look at the way United Methodists are addressing racial justice in United Methodist churches and communities. Read More |
| CORR 101 | |
 GCORR's First Webinar a Success
On Aug. 24, Annual Conference Coordinator, the Rev. Myungim Kim and Team Leader for Monitoring and Advocacy, the Rev. Giovanni Arroyo hosted GCORR's first webinar, CORR 101, an interactive tutorial to help CORR chairs better understand their roles and responsibilities and provide suggestions on how to interact with the communities they serve. Read More |
| Honoring Diversity | |
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins September 15
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and honors the diversity of the cultures whose traditions and roots are traced back to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean, and gives us the opportunity to share within our communities of faith the diversity that exists. Read More |
| CORR ACTION FUND | |
Looking Ahead to 2012
 Due to the high response to this year's call for grant proposals, CAF is expecting an increase in proposals in the 2012 cycle. That next funding focus will aid pastoral leaders and seminarians. The grants will target the 13 UMC seminaries, UMC related seminaries, Bishops and Cabinets, Conferences, Commissions on Religion and Race, Board of Ordained Ministries and the Association of Theological Schools. The grants will be used for training pastoral leaders and seminarians on racism, multiculturalism, and white privilege and inclusiveness. Read More |
