Wesley United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Arizona announced the annual gathering of the Arizona Faith Network for relationship building and celebrations this year.
According to the church’s post, it shared the schedule for the “Weaving Unity with Threads of Justice” on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The church said the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering is a yearly event when people of faith come together to celebrate, create relationships, exchange knowledge and resources, and plan for the coming year.
It added everyone belongs here, whether they have been a part of Arizona Faith Network for years or are just now signing up.
The church invited everyone to join at the 2022 Annual Gathering in person or online.
According to the church, they will provide possibilities for both physical and virtual gatherings this year so that everyone can choose their level of involvement for their own wellbeing.
As always, they will adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and take additional safety measures for any in-person gatherings.
The church said the registration will open at 8:30 a.m. which it will explore with Arizona Faith Network partners to take a stroll in person and online to learn more of its other collaborations.
It said that it will also have breakfast with the Network and Community Leaders, engage in conversation, and network. Whenever they like, take a stroll or settle down for a talk at 9 a.m.
The annual gathering program will be held at 10 a.m. which will be guided through theological reflections, interfaith prayers, devotions, awards, and a riveting keynote address by Dr. Miguel De La Torre by the community and religious leaders, speakers, and staff.
Meanwhile, the church said they may also enjoy time to connect with the community leaders and partners both in person and online.
Interested participants may visit Wesley United Methodist Church’s Facebook post for more information.
Dr. Miguel De La Torre
International scholar, documentarian, writer, academic author, and scholar-activist Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre also writes books and produces documentaries, according to the church's website.
Dr. De La Torre's academic work focuses on social ethics in modern American philosophy, particularly how religion influences racial, social, and gender inequality, the church said.
The church said since getting his Ph.D. in 1999, he has authored over a hundred articles and published 41 books, six of which won national prizes.
It added that he is currently employed by the Iliff School of Theology in Denver as a Professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies.
Wesley United Methodist Church’s Mission
The church said its total embodiment is found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the church, it can be observed in the Holy Spirit's ongoing activity of molding new believers.
It said it is how this mission was regarded by John Wesley, Phillip Otterbein, Jacob Albright, and other members of the spiritual ancestry, according to the church.
The church claimed that wherever the Church had a strong sense of mission, God has used United Methodism to save individuals, mend relationships, transform social structures, and spread scriptural holiness.
It added that it has thereby altered the world. The church said that if they wish to live fully, they must obey Jesus' instructions to love God, love their neighbor, and create disciples of all nations.
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