Imagine Indiana Transition Team Information

December 2002

Rev. Daniel Berger
First UMC
South Bend

We promote peace in our liturgy and sermons as we proclaim that the will of God is for people to live in peace. In tangible ways, this church works for peace through our justice programs, Upper Room Ministry, food pantry, Scout programs and our soup kitchen which has served half-a-million meals.

Rev. Lynn Renne
Aldersgate UMC
Evansville

In designing worship, I try to provide a chance for people to experience a time apart: a time to focus on something greater than self, a time to sense God's presence and love, a time with space for silence, sacred and Holy moments, a time to journey toward Shalom in one's soul.

Rev. Pam Montgomery
St. Mark's UMC
Carmel

First, I learn all I can about people who are not the same as I. Second, I teach and preach what I think to be true and I encourage and invite others to share what they know. It is most important to teach respect for others so that we will not merely tolerate others, but engage them.

Rev. Mark Fisher
Southport UMC
Indianapolis

To promote peace, this church finds needs in our community and then strives to meet them. As people's lives are changed through the power of Christ, peace becomes a possibility, both individually and corporately.

Rev. Jacob Williams, Jr.
Trinity UMC
Lafayette

The obvious answer is to talk about peace in my sermons. I sign all my letters with Shalom (peace) I verbalize my thoughts on peace through my interactions with the faith community.