Tag: 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.
Wespath urges dialogue with Sioux
Wespath has urged the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline to reach out to affected communities.