Explore Faith and Justice with the New & Updated Youth Lectionary Curriculum!
The resource is available for download now.
Introducing the Connecting Faith and Justice: Youth Lectionary Curriculum, an updated resource designed to help young people explore the intersection of faith and justice. Now available for download, this curriculum is rooted in scripture, connecting biblical teachings to the world around us and with the 2025–2028 Social Principles. It offers engaging lessons that encourage students to actively reflect on how their faith calls them to take action in the world.
Created by a diverse team of pastors, educators, emerging leaders, and laypersons from across the connection, each lesson invites youth to dig deeper into their spiritual journey and discover their role in advocating for justice. Designed for Junior High and Senior High students, the lessons are flexible and adaptable to meet the unique needs of every ministry setting.
Each one-hour lesson includes a centering moment, scripture study, group activity, and closing reflection, encouraging students to look inward, deepen their relationship with God, and engage thoughtfully with their community and the world around them. All lessons stand alone and can be used independently, making it easy for leaders to tailor the experience for their groups.
This year-long curriculum follows the Lectionary Calendar for Year A, beginning on November 30, 2025, and ending on November 26, 2026.
Released quarterly, this curriculum is available for free to be a resource for your ministry.
Comments or Questions?
If you have any comments or questions regarding the curriculum, please contact Aimee Hong(ahong@umcjustice.org), Assistant General Secretary of Programs.
