Members of the planning team: Many hands, hearts and minds worked to make My Brother's Keeper a day of

Rev. Josh Noblitt preaches on the Path of Love.

The sanctuary at Grace UMC is filled with the voices of 150 United Methodists including clergy, district leadership, laity and youth.

Rev. Dr. Traci West moderates a panel discussion with Fred Brewington, civil rights lawyer, Rosario Quinones, community activist and PhD student at Drew University, and Dr. Terry Todd, associate professor at Drew.

Fred Brewington makes the reality of hate violence unavoidable clear.

United Methodists gathered from all over NYAC to share a day of reflection, education, planning and celebration.

Bishop Jeremiah Park reinforces the understanding that "...the Other is me."

Conversation and fellowship continued throughout lunch.

Actorvists of Teatro Experimental Yerbabruja present a moving re-enactment of the events leading up to the murder of Marcelo Lucero.

Organizers Ximen Varas and Dorothee Benz join the actors for a discussion with the audience about the play and steps we can take to prevent future violence.

Attendees break into 12 small groups to share their stories and brainstorm commitments for counteracting hate/

Leah DeLeon and Jessie Floyd of St. Paul and St. Andrew UMC lead Psalm 126.