Rev. Dr. Lydia Esther Muñoz is an Ordained Elder in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church and currently serves as Executive Director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, one of six ethnic minority plans of the United Methodist Church. She is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary and holds a Doctor of Ministry in Public Theology from Drew Theological School in Public Theology. Dr. Muñoz has long experience developing ministries of justice among marginalized and multicultural communities and has been involved in leading worship for 20+ years in varied and diverse settings, both locally and nationally, including for the World Council of Churches Assembly in South Korea 2013 and the United Methodist General Conference in 2012 and the Festival of Sacred Arts in Falstbo, Sweden.
Creating God in Our Image
Lydia Muñoz
Executive Director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry of the UMC, Rev. Dr. Muñoz argues that worship spaces and the way we behave in them have been largely shaped by whiteness and calls for more authentic liturgy in worship.
Julian Davis Reid explores the profound journey of finding God and navigating life's transitions. Through the lens of music, Julian uses the metaphor of chord changes to illuminate how we can approach personal growth and change in fresh, transformative ways. Whether in moments of uncertainty or when facing a new season of life, The Chord Changes invites you to rethink how you embrace change, shift perspectives, and find harmony in the unexpected.
In the context of re-wilding, Scott calls for a church that is less about programs and more about cultivating deep, organic relationships. He challenges traditional structures and encourages a faith that breathes new life into church practices—focused on true discipleship, deep listening, and a radical love that moves beyond the walls of the sanctuary into everyday life.
In this talk Suzanne explores powerful principles for leading a more mindful, intentional life. The mantras she discusses—Show Up, Pay Attention, Tell the Truth, and Disengage from Results—offer a roadmap for personal growth and effective relationships.