Search
Filter By
-
Grassroots Organizing
God's vision for transformation is rooted in justice, peace and liberation. We can change the world through collective action against unjust policies, practices, and systems and organizing.
-
faith in action
Living undocumented during COVID-19
Rebecca Cole interviewed Karely Amaya, a second-year student at UCLA. She reflects on her experience as an undocumented student during COVID-19 and how people of faith can take action to protect all people during this public health crisis. Karely is a member of the Wesley Foundation’s 580 Cafe and was originally scheduled to start an internship with Church and Society on March 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.
-
issue
Immigration to the U.S.
U.S. policy has focused on enforcement, rather than addressing root causes. It is time to focus on holistic reform.
-
faith in action
Announcing the "Holding Sacred Space: Mental Health and Faith" Called Seminar
Creating space in which to break the stigma of mental illness, this webinar series with special guests emphasizes the intersectionalities of mental health, faith, and social action.
-
statement
Statement on Haitian Deportations
Recent actions by the U.S. government against Haitians at the border are inhumane and contrary to church teachings
-
faith in action
Maintaining our Commitment to Support Abundant Life for Women and Girls
As we continue to reflect on the actions of General Conference and celebrate the many affirmations of justice and peace, I am aware that questions have been raised about The United Methodist Church’s commitment to the rights of women and girls around the world. I leave General Conference understanding as clearly as ever the important mandate given to Church and Society to support abundant life for women and girls.
-
press release
Church and Society observes Juneteenth as a holiday
The social justice agency calls to reflect and take action on oldest national celebration of the end of slavery.
-
-
faith in action
Ministry and advocacy: Alzheimer's and dementia
There are nearly 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. Alzheimer's is a factor in half a million of deaths each year. United Methodists can put our faith into action by building ministries that welcome and support people living with Alzheimer's or dementia and families and advocating for change.
-
faith in action
Twenty spaces left for Young Clergy Leadership Forum in January
The forum focuses on putting our faith into practice by engaging the world through social action. More than 700 young clergy have participated in the yearly forum over the previous 15 years.
