Justice Takes Courage Podcast Episode 3: California Wildfire Transformative Recovery Efforts
Rev. Allison Mark, president of the Church and Society Board of Directors, and Sr. Pastor, Faith United Methodist Church, Torrance California, discusses her own call to justice work, the Board’s current priorities, and how people of faith are engaged in advocacy and action to help their communities recover from the disastrous Southern California wildfires.
Each month, the Justice Takes Courage podcast explores national and international social witness issues and actions in response to today’s most pressing social concerns. Hosted by Bishop Julius C. Trimble, General Secretary of The General Board of Church and Society, the podcast brings together United Methodists and interfaith partners to share ideas and perspectives that drive faith-based advocacy and legislative action.
In this episode, Rev. Allison Mark—senior pastor at Faith United Methodist Church and president of the Church and Society Board—joins us to talk about how communities of faith are leading wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California. She reflects on her own call to justice work, the Board’s current priorities, and how churches can engage in transformative advocacy using GBCS resources.
Listen to Episode 3 on GBCS Website
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This podcast is produced by Church and Society Communications. If you would like to suggest a topic for the podcast, write us at gbcs@umcjustice.org.
