Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus confronts us with uncomfortable truths about the divides we create and maintain. When wealth, comfort, and indifference blind us to human need, we risk creating chasms that eventually become uncrossable. Yet this isn’t just a story of warning—it’s an invitation to bridge divides today through concrete acts of compassion and justice. On UMCOR Sunday, we explore how this ancient parable challenges us to notice those at our gates, share resources generously, and participate in God’s work of building pathways that connect rather than separate. Discover how small acts of seeing and responding to need can transform both our world and our relationship with God.
