January 20, 2021
Join Us in Celebrating 50 Years
As of 2021, MISSIO is celebrating 50 years of faithful ministry to the Philadelphia region (1971-2021). The Holy Spirit is alive and well and will not be quarantined.
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January 19, 2021
Arc of the Moral Universe
Perhaps my favorite quote from Martin Luther King Jr. is this: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
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January 8, 2021
On the Tragic Events in Washington, DC
Please join us for prayer Wednesday, January 13th at 1 PM.
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December 22, 2020
Christmas Message from Dr. James
A brief Christmas message from President James and thoughts on where Missio stands at the end of a year full of struggle.
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October 28, 2020
On the Death of Walter Wallace Jr
As followers of Jesus, we join in grief with the family of Walter Wallace Jr. and the community of West Philadelphia.
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July 31, 2020
The Last Words of John Lewis
Congressman John Lewis, who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death. He wanted it to be published on the day of his funeral.
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July 20, 2020
In Memoriam: CT Vivian and John Lewis
This past Friday, we lost two giants of the civil rights movement—CT Vivian and John Lewis.
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June 2, 2020
Statement from President James
It is with profound regret that MISSIO must again denounce racial injustice in our nation.
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March 19, 2020
Friday Mornings: Come Pray With Us
Knowing that prayer is the primary work of the people of God, we will be hosting a prayer call via Zoom each Friday morning at 9 AM.
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January 21, 2020
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
On April 3, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his final and what proved to be a hauntingly prophetic speech.
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