Tag Archives: CPRES (Clergy Peer Reflection and Engagement Series)

How Holy Was Jesus?

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Richard Guzman

The VIDEO below is of a sermon I preached on November 15, 2020.  It explores just a few of the ideas in the talk I gave at the launch of the CPRES (Clergy Peer Reflection and Engagement Series) pilot program … Continue reading →

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Theology and Race

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Richard Guzman

Christian theology has white supremacist leanings.  Perhaps the majority of religious and philosophical systems do as well, but Christian theology definitely does—at least when it comes to its ideas about salvation and holiness.  James Baldwin has been all over our … Continue reading →

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Retirement and Race

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Richard Guzman

The 1:45 VIDEO below is me introducing myself to a group of clergy and lay leaders of the United Methodist Church.  We’re working together on anti-racism.  Called CPRES (for “Clergy Peer Reflection and Engagement Series”), this group is launching a … Continue reading →

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