Gilbert H. Caldwell
Remembering Past Bias, Hoping for Change
One of those who demonstrated for racial justice at the 1968 General Conference that created The United Methodist Church, the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell now hopes to live long enough to see LGBTQ discrimination removed from the church. Read more
Love and Respect Are Essential 'Right Behavior'
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell's life experience of 83 years prompts him to recognize that standards for "right belief and behavior" have changed and must change if The United Methodist Church is to survive and thrive. Read more
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Jazz, The United Methodist Church, and the 2016 General Conference
Jazz has provided sacred expressions throughout the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell's ministry, including new expressions of the resurrection he believes is needed for The United Methodist Church. Read more
UMNS File Photo by John C. Goodwin
'Hateful Music' of Anti-Gay Legislation Lingers On
Two clergymen who were arrested demonstrating for LGBTQ inclusion at the 2000 General Conference say the "hateful music" of discrimination continues to taint The United Methodist Church. Read more
'Traditionalism is the Parent of Racism, Sexism & Heterosexism'
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell gives his son Dale, a United Methodist lay minister, some wisdom from his experiences as a campaigner for civil rights in both church and society. Read more
Delegates, Please Consider the 3 Simple Rules
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell believes Methodism's "three simple rules" hold the key to conducting the 2019 General Conference. Read more
All United Methodists Should See 'Man on Fire'
A PBS documentary on the self-immolation of Rev. Charles R. Moore has profound lessons for United Methodists about their own church history, writes the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell. Read more
White Privilege Cloaked in 'Traditionalism' Is Harming the UMC
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell likens the recent statement of the "ebony bishops" of The United Methodist Church declaring racism to be alive in the UMC to traditionalists' prejudice against LGBTQ+ people. Read more
Judicial Council's Multiracial Make-up A Sign of Progress
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell finds the current makeup of the multiracial international Judicial Council to be a sign of The United Methodist Church's progress in dismantling its institutional racism and sexism. Read more
'Not Saying – Just Asking'
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell recalls that the arguments used to keep people oppressed seem to be those now being used against LGBTQ-plus people in the church. Read more
Who Shall We Trust to Lead the UMC into Its Future?
Claiming to be "Bible based" doesn't necessarily ensure competent, compassionate leadership for The United Methodist Church's future, writes the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell. Read more
Remembering Past Bias, Hoping for Change
One of those who demonstrated for racial justice at the 1968 General Conference that created The United Methodist Church, the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell now hopes to live long enough to see LGBTQ discrimination removed from the church. Read more
Love and Respect Are Essential 'Right Behavior'
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell's life experience of 83 years prompts him to recognize that standards for "right belief and behavior" have changed and must change if The United Methodist Church is to survive and thrive. Read more
Wikimedia Commons Photo
Jazz, The United Methodist Church, and the 2016 General Conference
Jazz has provided sacred expressions throughout the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell's ministry, including new expressions of the resurrection he believes is needed for The United Methodist Church. Read more
UMNS File Photo by John C. Goodwin
'Hateful Music' of Anti-Gay Legislation Lingers On
Two clergymen who were arrested demonstrating for LGBTQ inclusion at the 2000 General Conference say the "hateful music" of discrimination continues to taint The United Methodist Church. Read more
LGBT Prejudice Mirrors Racism and Sexism
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell, a veteran of the Civil Rights era, finds that the United Methodist Church's anti-LGBT stances reflect similar historic prejudices against women and people of color. Read more
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World on Fire
Two leaders of United Methodist social justice ministries, the Rev. Sid Hall and the Rev. Gilbert Caldwell, offer their reflections on the death by self-immolation of their colleague, the Rev. Charles Moore. Read more
How Will We Change Our Minds?
The Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell ponders the UMC's stance on same-sex marriage in light of recent votes legalizing the unions. Read more
Jan 2, 2013 3:22 PM Gilbert H. Caldwell 1 Comments
Living the Question About Same-Gender Relationships
Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell, civil rights activist for racial and gender justice, challenges The United Methodist Church on its stances against LGBT rights. Read more
Jan 30, 2012 12:34 PM Gilbert H. Caldwell 7 Comments