Tag: Advocacy

Ministry feature: Justice & Advocacy

The website of The Michigan Conference has a large resource section full of creative and practical ideas, programs, and materials. This week we feature what’s available about Justice and Advocacy.

Help care for the children of God!

United Methodists are fulfilling their call to do service and advocacy giving relief to some of the world’s 68 million  displaced people, including children and families at the US-Mexico border. 

Liberia’s UMW turn love into action

The United Methodist Women in Liberia staged a peaceful demonstration against the growing wave of violence against women and girls. 

Face to face at the border wall

More than 300 faith leaders — including United Methodists from Michigan — walked to the border wall in San Diego on December 10th to bring blessing to people in Tijuana.

Telling the UMW story

The strategic plan of UMW focuses on deepening faith, strengthening skills, expanding partnerships and setting a values-based context for mission.

Saving mothers’ lives

This physician has cared for women for 35 years. She calls others to care as well about maternal mortality.

Aid, advancement, and advocacy

The Rev. Jorge Acevedo retells the story of the Good Samaritan for a 21st century context.

JFON joins hands

The two Justice For Our Neighbors affiliates in Michigan announce their merger January 1, 2018.

Advocacy vs. Charity

Transforming the world moves the church from “what is” to “what ought to be,” as the kingdom of God.

Prayers and postcards seek justice

A United Methodist Deacon offers counsel on how to impact today’s health care system.