Thomas Kemper
@tkem.bsky.social
former missionary in Brazil, leader @UMC United Methodist Mission &Development in the US. Now journeying home while loving diversity & trying to fall upward with grace.
The Wespath Central Conference pension forum in the Philippines started with worship led by host Bishop Ruby-Nelle Estrella of the Manila episcopal area of the United Methodist Church.
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The Wespath Central Conference pension forum in the Philippines started with worship led by host Bishop Ruby-Nelle Estrella of the Manila episcopal area of the United Methodist Church.
Always a joy to spend time with S. T. Kimbrough — sharing memories of friends and places, and talking about Gott und die Welt. Thank you, ST, and for yet another gift from your never-ending creative spirit. 🙏✨📚
September 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Always a joy to spend time with S. T. Kimbrough — sharing memories of friends and places, and talking about Gott und die Welt. Thank you, ST, and for yet another gift from your never-ending creative spirit. 🙏✨📚
Großartiger Abend&Lesung Ich alter weißer Mann winzige Minderheit im ausverkauften Haus. Hat sich gelohnt Bei so viel Intelligenz und Witz auf der Bühne kann ich trotz des extremen rechten Treibens in der Welt ermutigter älter werden Danke @ardenthistorian.bsky.social und @rebekkaendler.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Großartiger Abend&Lesung Ich alter weißer Mann winzige Minderheit im ausverkauften Haus. Hat sich gelohnt Bei so viel Intelligenz und Witz auf der Bühne kann ich trotz des extremen rechten Treibens in der Welt ermutigter älter werden Danke @ardenthistorian.bsky.social und @rebekkaendler.bsky.social
Young people from both countries came together to make powerful statement:Together – against forgetting, against war, for peace and friendship in Europe.The Ludendorff Bridge, became famous when U.S. troops captured it intact on 7 March 1945, hastening WWII’s end. It collapsed 10 days later.
September 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Young people from both countries came together to make powerful statement:Together – against forgetting, against war, for peace and friendship in Europe.The Ludendorff Bridge, became famous when U.S. troops captured it intact on 7 March 1945, hastening WWII’s end. It collapsed 10 days later.
Fragments of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy intertwined with Chopin’s Mazurkas, blending classical tradition and modern rhythms into a shared voice of reconciliation and hope.The concert took place just days before 1 September, the anniversary of Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939.
September 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Fragments of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy intertwined with Chopin’s Mazurkas, blending classical tradition and modern rhythms into a shared voice of reconciliation and hope.The concert took place just days before 1 September, the anniversary of Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939.
The historic railway tunnel of the old #Remagen Bridge became the stage for a moving concert under the motto #NiewiederKrieg Never Again War.”A German and Polish youth orchestra from Kraków and Erpel, filled the tunnel with music that united past&present. Under Öl the theme “Chopin meets Beethoven”
September 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The historic railway tunnel of the old #Remagen Bridge became the stage for a moving concert under the motto #NiewiederKrieg Never Again War.”A German and Polish youth orchestra from Kraków and Erpel, filled the tunnel with music that united past&present. Under Öl the theme “Chopin meets Beethoven”
June 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Not ‚America First’ but ‚Democracy First’ and ‚Human Dignity First’ is the slogan which will really lead America to first place in the world (Thomas Mann 1941) He was born June 6, 1875 and on his 150th Birthday a quote to remember.
June 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Not ‚America First’ but ‚Democracy First’ and ‚Human Dignity First’ is the slogan which will really lead America to first place in the world (Thomas Mann 1941) He was born June 6, 1875 and on his 150th Birthday a quote to remember.
Beautiful Algarve, Portugal
May 7, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Beautiful Algarve, Portugal
Muss immer kurz lächeln, wenn ich die CDU Plakate in Portugal sehe. Mit Hammer, Sichel und Sonnenblume….
May 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Muss immer kurz lächeln, wenn ich die CDU Plakate in Portugal sehe. Mit Hammer, Sichel und Sonnenblume….
In Santiago de Compostela. Free Palestine
April 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
In Santiago de Compostela. Free Palestine
Tereza Munuane surviving spouse of UMC pastor who died in a train accident in 2002 when youngest son was 5 months old. Now 73 she still works her fields. this income+pension Mozambique pension plan allow her dignified life and support her 8children 7grandchildren.She spreads joy when you meet her
March 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Tereza Munuane surviving spouse of UMC pastor who died in a train accident in 2002 when youngest son was 5 months old. Now 73 she still works her fields. this income+pension Mozambique pension plan allow her dignified life and support her 8children 7grandchildren.She spreads joy when you meet her
Productive meetings in Luanda. Met the new United Methodist Church bishop for East Angola, Moisés Bernardo Jungo, who was elected last week. And Bishop Gaspar Domingos and pension board of West Angola conference. West Angola plan provides pensions to almost 200 retired pastors and surviving spouses.
March 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Productive meetings in Luanda. Met the new United Methodist Church bishop for East Angola, Moisés Bernardo Jungo, who was elected last week. And Bishop Gaspar Domingos and pension board of West Angola conference. West Angola plan provides pensions to almost 200 retired pastors and surviving spouses.
Shift in global power relations in a small bar in the hinterland of Angola
March 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Shift in global power relations in a small bar in the hinterland of Angola
Fascinating to follow Radio Kairos the Methodist Radio in Angola. It is offering live coverage of the Africa central conference in Johannesburg with the very able reporter Martinho Salote. radiokairosangola.ao
March 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fascinating to follow Radio Kairos the Methodist Radio in Angola. It is offering live coverage of the Africa central conference in Johannesburg with the very able reporter Martinho Salote. radiokairosangola.ao
This morning the United Methodist Africa central conference celebrated the ministry of retiring Bishops Eben Nhiwatiwa, Joaquina Nahanala, Jose Quipungo(not present 4health reasons). “We give thanks for their years of devoted service, for their example of love, grace, and truth.”
March 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This morning the United Methodist Africa central conference celebrated the ministry of retiring Bishops Eben Nhiwatiwa, Joaquina Nahanala, Jose Quipungo(not present 4health reasons). “We give thanks for their years of devoted service, for their example of love, grace, and truth.”
Bishops Easterling and Thomas J. Bickerton introducing the election process and candidates for the episcopal elections in the African central conference of The United Methodist Church. Prayers are needed. It will be a long day.
March 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Bishops Easterling and Thomas J. Bickerton introducing the election process and candidates for the episcopal elections in the African central conference of The United Methodist Church. Prayers are needed. It will be a long day.
Opening worship at The United Methodist Church Africa central Conference in Johannesburg. The main agenda item the election of new bishops and a new central conference in East Africa. Good to see many friends from around Africa.
March 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Opening worship at The United Methodist Church Africa central Conference in Johannesburg. The main agenda item the election of new bishops and a new central conference in East Africa. Good to see many friends from around Africa.
The leaders of the churches in Jerusalem with an important statement
February 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The leaders of the churches in Jerusalem with an important statement
Important statement from the leaders of the churches in Jerusalem
February 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Important statement from the leaders of the churches in Jerusalem
It was a great honor and privilege to preach in the memorial service of the Liberia United Methodist annual Conference. We remembered the saints in a very moving service. All is well with my soul.
February 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It was a great honor and privilege to preach in the memorial service of the Liberia United Methodist annual Conference. We remembered the saints in a very moving service. All is well with my soul.
The Liberia United Methodist Church Kakata district choir at annual conference
February 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Liberia United Methodist Church Kakata district choir at annual conference
It was wonderful to meet with Mary Zigbuo in Gbarnga today. Colleague, friend and missionary.
February 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
It was wonderful to meet with Mary Zigbuo in Gbarnga today. Colleague, friend and missionary.