GCORR and El Plan is privileged to announce the La Plaza Public Theology Institute - A Leadership Development cohort in Public Theology for Latine Clergy! This 12-month journey designed for pastors called to engage faith, justice, and community life with theological depth and cultural wisdom is a program in collaboration with Candler/La Mesa and Methodist Studies.
Where does it hurt, and how does faith speak to the hurt?
This is the simple but urgent question that public theology asks because it’s faith that engages the world.
Public theology brings theological reflection, faith-based ethics, and pastoral leadership into conversation with the realities shaping our communities.
This program equips clergy to interpret scripture and tradition in ways that speak clearly and responsibly in the public square.
This content was originally published by the General Commission on Religion and Race; republished with permission on ResourceUMC.org on August 5, 2026.