Internships
Church and Society’s internships are designed for people interested in educating, advocating and connecting in the intersection of faith and social justice.
Ethnic Young Adult Internship Program
The Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) Internship Program is for young justice seekers willing to unpack their faith and identity. The program provides a unique opportunity to participate in advocacy and public witness as participants put their faith into action.
Interns gain professional experience by serving with a Church and Society staff and in weekly programming designed to dig deeper into concepts of justice and spiritual practices and learning from advocates and faith leaders.
The EYA program is an eight-week program during the summer session of June and July.
Interns will be provided with dorm-style housing in Washington DC and will participate in cohort programming, connecting with members of the worldwide UMC connection.
Interns will receive a stipend of $1,700 during the duration of the program.
Program Qualifications
Be a member of the United Methodist Church
Be between 18 and 22 years old for those residing in the United States, up to 24 years old for those residing in jurisdictions outside the United States.
Be at the academic level of rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college/ university studies or employed full-time.
Show active leadership and participation in the local church/community and involvement in social justice activities.
Self-identify as a person of color
2026 Application Dates
Deadline for application
Applicants residing in jurisdictions outside of the United States: February 20, 2026 (12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
Applicants residing in jurisdictions within the United States: March 20, 2026 (12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
Notification Dates
Applicants residing in jurisdictions outside of the United States will be notified by February 27, 2026
Applicants residing in jurisdictions within the United States will be notified by April 15
2026 Program Dates
Travel Date to Washington DC: May 31, 2026 (Sunday)
First Day of Program: June 1, 2026 (Monday)
Last day of Program: July 24, 2026 (Friday)
Travel Date: July 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Theology Internship Program
Church and Society serves as a contextual education site for ministry formation. The program is available during the fall semester and the spring semester, with the option of the full academic year. Available as an in-person and virtual program.
Program requirements and details are dependent on the academic requirements of the school. Please reach out to the contextual education office of your school for requirements.
Internship Program dates are based on your schools’ required dates.
2026 Application Deadline Dates
Fall Semester Internship: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
Spring Semester Internship: October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
Summer Semester Internship: March 1, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
Church and Society Internship Program
The Church and Society Internship Program is open to college students and clergy on sabbatical interested in learning how Church and Society carries out the mandate of the Social principles and the Book of Resolutions through education and advocacy in the worldwide United Methodist Church. This program is available during the fall semester and the spring semester, with the option of the full academic year.
This program is available as an in-person and virtual program.
2026 Application Deadline Dates
Fall Semester Internship (August- December): May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
Spring Semester Internship (mid-January to mid-May): October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
Summer Semester Internship (June-July): March 1, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC)/ 7:00 PM (EST).
For more information, please email: internships@umcjustice.org
