Grief has a way of lingering quietly within us—sometimes too tender to touch, sometimes too heavy to name. But art can open a gentle door. It gives us space to feel, to remember, and to honor the people and stories that have shaped our lives.

We will not meet the rise of white Christian nationalism with silence or compliance. Now is the time for people of moral courage, spiritual imagination, and radical love to come together. A multiracial, multifaith, intergenerational movement must rise—committed to justice, compassion, and strategic resistance.

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and most challenging callings in life. Every parent knows the push and pull of wanting to nurture with love while also setting firm boundaries. Add the complexity of trying to stay on the same page with a spouse or partner, and the work can feel overwhelming. But what if there were tools to help you find clarity, unity, and hope along the way?

Earlier this year, Arapaho UMC partnered with Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) as part of a growing movement of local congregations working together to address issues like early childhood education, housing, and immigration. Since then, Arapaho members Paula Hall and Flip Miller have been actively supporting DAI’s early childhood education team.

You’re invited to join us for an evening of conversation and connection over dinner at Manny’s Tex Mex (Coit & Campbell Roads) on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm. We’ll be discussing Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm, a short and engaging book by Rev. John Elford, retired elder from University UMC in Austin, Texas.