Worship Matters: Episode 45 - Diversity and Anti-Racism in the UMC

This week, Executive Director of Worship Ministries, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson has a conversation with former student and newly Ordained Elder Rev. Brittney D. Stephan about her work for diversity in the Michigan Conference of the UMC. Rev. Stephan is a member of the Indiana Conference, but works as Associate Director for Multicultural Vibrancy in the Michigan Conference. Join us as she explains what that involves and how churches can contribute to the call to dismantle racism in the UMC.

“Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.