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2016 Workers' Voice Tour: "Boycott Wendy's!" March 21, 2016 1:07 PM
For years, United Methodists have supported the efforts of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and their allies to persuade maj… Read More -
What Do I Tell My Son about Trayvon Martin, Revisited July 22, 2013 9:24 AM
Editor's Note: The following was originally posted on Bill Mefford's blog, Jeremiah Weeping and has been re-posted with his permission. … Read More -
An out of the bubble Sabbath May 08, 2012 10:30 AM
I went to the beach today. As I came up from my first swim in an ocean (well, a gulf anyway), in far too long, I saw a fin out of the co… Read More -
Music, a Meal and Ministry on Riverwalk May 02, 2012 3:00 PM
Resplendent in lavender dresses and shirts, the Ivory Coast choir was making such a joyful noise in the white tent along the Tampa River… Read More -
Stressed-Out in Tampa April 19, 2012 8:00 AM
Stressed-out in Tampa? No way! What’s there not to like about this fun-loving city of sun, warmth, water, and Busch Ga… Read More -
A Mile in Your Shoes April 04, 2012 10:00 AM
Faith-based communities offer the kind of support and empowerment that can break the cycle of poverty. We need to supplement government … Read More -
Extreme Poverty
June 01, 2010 12:00 AM
The theme of the 2010 Florida Annual Conference is “Transforming the World by Eradicating Extreme Poverty.” You may be… Read More
About This Blog
Read and comment on a range of personal reflections and perspectives about poverty and Ministry with the Poor. Our goal is to attract diverse voices and points of view from United Methodists and friends, including people and communities living in conditions of poverty, other experts, religious leaders, community organizers, advocates, policy makers, volunteers, and all engaged in Ministry with the Poor.