Love is an Action Word: Obra Hispana, Latinx, and Just Borders

Disciples reflect on the policies, practices, and theology that shape our relations with Obra Hispana, the Latinx community, and their call to action.

Panelists
Lori Tapia, National Pastor of Hispanic Ministries
Samuel Ramirez, Sun Valley Christian Church, California
Milca Rivera, Iglesia Cristiana de Deltona, Florida
Bernice Rivera, a lay leader in the OR/SWID region for new church

Daphne Gascot Arias, Downey Memorial Christian Church, moderator

Sept. 24 – Love is an Action Word: National Convocation, the Black Lives Matter movement
Disciples reflect on the policies, practices, and theology that shape our relations with National Convocation and the BLM movement, and their call to action.

Oct. 8 – Love is an Action Word: Race, Gender, and Sexual Identity

Disciples reflect on the policies, practices, and theology that shape our relationships with our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse (LGBTQ+) siblings and encourage more inclusive, affirming faith communities with a call to action.

Oct. 22 – Love is an Action Word: Puerto Rico, Imperialist ideology, and mission 
Disciples reflect on the policies, practices, and theology that shape our relations with Puerto Rico, and their call to action.

Nov.  5 – Love is an Action Word: Identity, Theology, and Faithful care for the community
A multi-racial, multi-cultural panel of Disciples talk about identity, theology, and how they live out the call to faithful care for the community.