Kessler Park UMC
@kesslerparkumc.bsky.social
Progressive United Methodist church in Oak Cliff/Dallas.
Reconciling Ministries Network member.
All are welcome.
We serve our city & neighborhood, compassion, love, and justice.
Our Pastor: @ericfolkerth.bsky.social
Our Website: www.kpumc.org
Reconciling Ministries Network member.
All are welcome.
We serve our city & neighborhood, compassion, love, and justice.
Our Pastor: @ericfolkerth.bsky.social
Our Website: www.kpumc.org
Metho-geeks know that our new "Annual Conference year" starts this week.
Kay Ash and I are again thrilled to be back at Kessler Park United Methodist Church.
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Kay Ash and I are again thrilled to be back at Kessler Park United Methodist Church.
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Metho-geeks know that our new "Annual Conference year" starts this week.
Kay Ash and I are again thrilled to be back at Kessler Park United Methodist Church.
Kay Ash and I are again thrilled to be back at Kessler Park United Methodist Church.
July 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Metho-geeks know that our new "Annual Conference year" starts this week.
Kay Ash and I are again thrilled to be back at Kessler Park United Methodist Church.
EF
Kay Ash and I are again thrilled to be back at Kessler Park United Methodist Church.
EF
Ministry Fair today!!!
May 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ministry Fair today!!!
Join us for Easter this Sunday!
April 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join us for Easter this Sunday!
Join us TOMORROW (03.15.25) for a clean up of Roberts Forest at KPUMC. (8 am).
We're getting ready for springtime events by clearing limbs and debris that have fell over winter.
We could especially use some trucks to help us move debris to the curb for collection.
We're getting ready for springtime events by clearing limbs and debris that have fell over winter.
We could especially use some trucks to help us move debris to the curb for collection.
March 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Join us TOMORROW (03.15.25) for a clean up of Roberts Forest at KPUMC. (8 am).
We're getting ready for springtime events by clearing limbs and debris that have fell over winter.
We could especially use some trucks to help us move debris to the curb for collection.
We're getting ready for springtime events by clearing limbs and debris that have fell over winter.
We could especially use some trucks to help us move debris to the curb for collection.
A clip of Pastor Eric's sermon from yesterday.
Full sermon video at Substack (link below...)
Full sermon video at Substack (link below...)
Empathy —contrary to theologian Joe Rigney— is not a “sin,” or a “liberal plot” to “trick” conservatives. They're are guides toward God’s calling, how we are compelled to action, a key lubricant that makes peaceful human society possible.
(full sermon at Substack)
open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...
(full sermon at Substack)
open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...
March 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A clip of Pastor Eric's sermon from yesterday.
Full sermon video at Substack (link below...)
Full sermon video at Substack (link below...)
Join us at Kessler Park all throughout Lent for the series:
"FOLLOW YOUR HEARTBREAK: FIND YOUR PASSION AND HOPE."
"FOLLOW YOUR HEARTBREAK: FIND YOUR PASSION AND HOPE."
March 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Join us at Kessler Park all throughout Lent for the series:
"FOLLOW YOUR HEARTBREAK: FIND YOUR PASSION AND HOPE."
"FOLLOW YOUR HEARTBREAK: FIND YOUR PASSION AND HOPE."
This Ash Wednesday was a good one...
March 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This Ash Wednesday was a good one...
Happy Mardi Gras, Oak Cliff!
Everybody have a blast today and everyone be safe.
From your friends at KPUMC.
Everybody have a blast today and everyone be safe.
From your friends at KPUMC.
March 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Happy Mardi Gras, Oak Cliff!
Everybody have a blast today and everyone be safe.
From your friends at KPUMC.
Everybody have a blast today and everyone be safe.
From your friends at KPUMC.
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Ash Wednesday is coming!
Join us next Wednesday at 7 pm.
But we've been dealign with a question:
"How do we confront our death and mortality, in a year when death and mortality feel all too close?"
Click the link for a few thoughts on this:
www.facebook.com/share/p/191C...
Join us next Wednesday at 7 pm.
But we've been dealign with a question:
"How do we confront our death and mortality, in a year when death and mortality feel all too close?"
Click the link for a few thoughts on this:
www.facebook.com/share/p/191C...
February 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ash Wednesday is coming!
Join us next Wednesday at 7 pm.
But we've been dealign with a question:
"How do we confront our death and mortality, in a year when death and mortality feel all too close?"
Click the link for a few thoughts on this:
www.facebook.com/share/p/191C...
Join us next Wednesday at 7 pm.
But we've been dealign with a question:
"How do we confront our death and mortality, in a year when death and mortality feel all too close?"
Click the link for a few thoughts on this:
www.facebook.com/share/p/191C...
Update on our Children and Youth Ministries for February
February 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Update on our Children and Youth Ministries for February
A message from our Social Justice Team.
January 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
A message from our Social Justice Team.
Pastor @ericfolkerth.bsky.social gratitude for our partners this week as we ministry with our Dallas homeless.
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Some gratitude from me today, for all those who have been helping us with us with our homeless outreach this week.
@kesslerparkumc.bsky.social
@markmelton.bsky.social
#homelessness
#dallas
#ministry
#theology
#justice
#compassion
#DWFLinkUp
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a few seconds ago
Some gratitude from me today, for all those who have been helping us with us with our homeless outreach this week.
@kesslerparkumc.bsky.social
@markmelton.bsky.social
#homelessness
#dallas
#ministry
#theology
#justice
#compassion
#DWFLinkUp
January 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Pastor @ericfolkerth.bsky.social gratitude for our partners this week as we ministry with our Dallas homeless.
On #NYE2025 I am reminded of Dag Hammarskjold, former Sec General of the United Nations.
For many years as a NY Day journal entry.
In uncertain, dark, and divisive days, our faith calls us to hope we CAN be better.
Here’s to the New Year in North Oak Cliff, Dallas, and our world.
— Eric Folkerth
For many years as a NY Day journal entry.
In uncertain, dark, and divisive days, our faith calls us to hope we CAN be better.
Here’s to the New Year in North Oak Cliff, Dallas, and our world.
— Eric Folkerth
January 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
On #NYE2025 I am reminded of Dag Hammarskjold, former Sec General of the United Nations.
For many years as a NY Day journal entry.
In uncertain, dark, and divisive days, our faith calls us to hope we CAN be better.
Here’s to the New Year in North Oak Cliff, Dallas, and our world.
— Eric Folkerth
For many years as a NY Day journal entry.
In uncertain, dark, and divisive days, our faith calls us to hope we CAN be better.
Here’s to the New Year in North Oak Cliff, Dallas, and our world.
— Eric Folkerth
Join us on Christmas Eve!
• 5pm & 7pm: Classic hymns, "Children's Time" with Pastor Kay, and candlelight
• 11pm: Late night service with Holy Communion
Kessler Park UMC | 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208
• 5pm & 7pm: Classic hymns, "Children's Time" with Pastor Kay, and candlelight
• 11pm: Late night service with Holy Communion
Kessler Park UMC | 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208
December 23, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Join us on Christmas Eve!
• 5pm & 7pm: Classic hymns, "Children's Time" with Pastor Kay, and candlelight
• 11pm: Late night service with Holy Communion
Kessler Park UMC | 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208
• 5pm & 7pm: Classic hymns, "Children's Time" with Pastor Kay, and candlelight
• 11pm: Late night service with Holy Communion
Kessler Park UMC | 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208
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Amen. #interfaith #resist #resistance @interfaithalliance.org @baptistnews.com baptistnews.com/article/cons...
Consevavative Christians do not have sole ownership of religion, Jewish scholar says
Now as much as ever, people across the spectrum of faith must proclaim religious freedom to push back against conservative Christians claiming sole ownership of religion in America, rabbi and author J...
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December 4, 2024 at 11:29 PM
A few comments from Pastor Eric about immigration, Christmas, and what's to come in 2025.
Last night, Andrew and I stood in solidarity tonight with those who came to this small, resistance rally. It was advertised as centering concern about immigrants and the Dreamers. A few folks held up “No SB4” signs. /1
December 5, 2024 at 3:46 PM
A few comments from Pastor Eric about immigration, Christmas, and what's to come in 2025.
If you're in Dallas/Oak Cliff, join us today for worship
Here's a little preview:
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Here's a little preview:
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November 24, 2024 at 2:56 PM
If you're in Dallas/Oak Cliff, join us today for worship
Here's a little preview:
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Here's a little preview:
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We open the doors again.
We know you might still feel off-center.
Maybe angry?
Want to hide under the covers?
But we gather to “tend the home fires” & continue our mission.
Today, we help our neighbors at Wilkinson Center for Thanksgiving.
Join us at 11
Being with people, helps.
Promise.
We know you might still feel off-center.
Maybe angry?
Want to hide under the covers?
But we gather to “tend the home fires” & continue our mission.
Today, we help our neighbors at Wilkinson Center for Thanksgiving.
Join us at 11
Being with people, helps.
Promise.
November 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
We open the doors again.
We know you might still feel off-center.
Maybe angry?
Want to hide under the covers?
But we gather to “tend the home fires” & continue our mission.
Today, we help our neighbors at Wilkinson Center for Thanksgiving.
Join us at 11
Being with people, helps.
Promise.
We know you might still feel off-center.
Maybe angry?
Want to hide under the covers?
But we gather to “tend the home fires” & continue our mission.
Today, we help our neighbors at Wilkinson Center for Thanksgiving.
Join us at 11
Being with people, helps.
Promise.
Big fun!
Big love!
Big joy!!
Congrats to Em Davis and Nicholas Solorzano!
We were so honored to celebrate your big day at Kessler Park United Methodist Church!
Big love!
Big joy!!
Congrats to Em Davis and Nicholas Solorzano!
We were so honored to celebrate your big day at Kessler Park United Methodist Church!
November 16, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Big fun!
Big love!
Big joy!!
Congrats to Em Davis and Nicholas Solorzano!
We were so honored to celebrate your big day at Kessler Park United Methodist Church!
Big love!
Big joy!!
Congrats to Em Davis and Nicholas Solorzano!
We were so honored to celebrate your big day at Kessler Park United Methodist Church!
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I’ve been arrested at the White House, defending immigrants.
Risked losing my career UM clergy career doing same sex weddings.
Defended reproductive rights.
Stood in solidarity with BLM.
Spoken against racism, fascism.
Nobody can jump into every cause.
But I'm praying for where I'll be led.
Risked losing my career UM clergy career doing same sex weddings.
Defended reproductive rights.
Stood in solidarity with BLM.
Spoken against racism, fascism.
Nobody can jump into every cause.
But I'm praying for where I'll be led.
November 12, 2024 at 4:14 AM
I’ve been arrested at the White House, defending immigrants.
Risked losing my career UM clergy career doing same sex weddings.
Defended reproductive rights.
Stood in solidarity with BLM.
Spoken against racism, fascism.
Nobody can jump into every cause.
But I'm praying for where I'll be led.
Risked losing my career UM clergy career doing same sex weddings.
Defended reproductive rights.
Stood in solidarity with BLM.
Spoken against racism, fascism.
Nobody can jump into every cause.
But I'm praying for where I'll be led.
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This @muzach.bsky.social post might strike some of you as an offensive appropriation.
But...
MAGA-GOP really is saying “my choice” to the autonomy of actual women.
But they also say “my choice” to “the Body of Christ.”
The two are, horrifically, interconnected.
open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...
But...
MAGA-GOP really is saying “my choice” to the autonomy of actual women.
But they also say “my choice” to “the Body of Christ.”
The two are, horrifically, interconnected.
open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...
Christian Nationalism: Disregarding Bodily Autonomy
This Zach Malm BlueSky post might strike some of you as an offensive appropriation of women’s actual pain right now.
open.substack.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:26 PM
This @muzach.bsky.social post might strike some of you as an offensive appropriation.
But...
MAGA-GOP really is saying “my choice” to the autonomy of actual women.
But they also say “my choice” to “the Body of Christ.”
The two are, horrifically, interconnected.
open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...
But...
MAGA-GOP really is saying “my choice” to the autonomy of actual women.
But they also say “my choice” to “the Body of Christ.”
The two are, horrifically, interconnected.
open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...
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Big fun to be with Em and Nicholas tonight, getting ready for the big day tomorrow.
So great to meet your families.
We’re glad you’re at Kessler Park UMC
So great to meet your families.
We’re glad you’re at Kessler Park UMC
November 16, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Big fun to be with Em and Nicholas tonight, getting ready for the big day tomorrow.
So great to meet your families.
We’re glad you’re at Kessler Park UMC
So great to meet your families.
We’re glad you’re at Kessler Park UMC
Post-election statement from our UMC Bishops.
We are grateful for their quick response and leadership in this challenging time.
We are grateful for their quick response and leadership in this challenging time.
"Our baptismal vows call us “to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.” We therefore reject rhetoric, policies, and actions that demean or discriminate against any of God's children...” #UMC
November 16, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Post-election statement from our UMC Bishops.
We are grateful for their quick response and leadership in this challenging time.
We are grateful for their quick response and leadership in this challenging time.
We are now on BlueSky!
Glad to be here, and be part of this growing community.
We serve the real-world community of Oak Cliff/Dallas.
Come connect with us IRL too:
www.kpumc.org
Glad to be here, and be part of this growing community.
We serve the real-world community of Oak Cliff/Dallas.
Come connect with us IRL too:
www.kpumc.org
Kessler Park UMC
Progressive United Methodist Church Oak Cliff, Dallas. Active in Kessler Park, Trinity Groves, and West Dallas. Supportive of social justice. LGBTQ friendly, and welcoming of all races and economic c...
www.kpumc.org
November 16, 2024 at 3:37 PM
We are now on BlueSky!
Glad to be here, and be part of this growing community.
We serve the real-world community of Oak Cliff/Dallas.
Come connect with us IRL too:
www.kpumc.org
Glad to be here, and be part of this growing community.
We serve the real-world community of Oak Cliff/Dallas.
Come connect with us IRL too:
www.kpumc.org