Tag: Social Justice
UMs spread their ‘healing wings’
Through courageous witness, 250 United Methodists and friends journeyed to the State Capitol to tell their stories and champion mental health care access for all Michiganders.
Mental health care is a justice matter
Deacon Michelle King shares her story of mental illness and why she commits to fighting for justice so that everyone gets the treatment they need — no matter what.
Register now for Advocacy Day 2024
Improving access to mental health care is the focus of this year’s Advocacy Day, which will occur on March 13 in Lansing at the State Capitol.
Advocacy alert issued for Drive SAFE bills
The Michigan Conference Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministries urges United Methodists to contact their state legislators now to vote for bills supporting driver’s licenses for all.
Finding family in the heart of Dearborn
Dearborn First UMC has reinvigorated its commitment to refugees and asylum seekers by creating a new Response Team ministry, which recently sponsored a family from Jordan.
Get started in Conference advocacy
Resolutions for three social justice issues were adopted by The Michigan Conference at Annual Conference. Practical next steps for advocacy are outlined for addressing gun violence, cancellation of federal student… Continue Reading Get started in Conference advocacy
Be an agent of God’s love and light
Public policy, says Sonya Luna, is not about politics. It’s about sharing God’s love with those who are suffering.
REACH helps tell about Jesus
Connecting justice and evangelism is just one of the topics explored at this year’s REACH Summit, online and in-person October 22-23, from Sycamore Creek Church.
Finding hope in the darkness
“When the time is the darkest, that is when the light of hope is the strongest,” says the Rev. John Boley. Advent 2020 is time to reflect on the difference… Continue Reading Finding hope in the darkness
‘Refuge Lansing’ inspires
World Refugee Day is June 20. Michigan congregations are encouraged to learn and act.