This Sunday is called Human Relations Sunday throughout the United Methodist Church.  It is one of the 6 Special Sundays where an additional offering is requested.  "The intention of the special Sundays in The United Methodist Church are to illustrate the nature and calling of the Church and put into practice our mission to give money beyond our local church and community needs to transform the world.  Our gifts are part of building beloved community through faith-based volunteer programs, community developers and programs that work with at-risk teens." 

It is also the Sunday that we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who reminded us of our individual and collective responsibility toward social justice.  Always reminding us to face and fight for injustice with nonviolence and love was his life lesson.  May we find ways in our daily living to being peace with justice and know justice with peace.    

During this season of Epiphany we see the many ways that God is revealed through Jesus Christ.  We see the enlightenment of many different followers in several different settings.  We see the revelation of God's message to Samuel as well as the call to serve extended to Nathaniel, even in the midst of his skepticism.  Imagine the work toward equal justice that could become reality if we all listened to and acknowledged God's call to us and begin to act on the revelation of Jesus Christ in our midst?!!  You are invited to "Come and See" for yourself!!!  Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. on YouTube.