MFSA believes all gender identities are beautiful and created in God’s image and are to be treated equitably. Gender justice is key in addressing poverty issues around the world where women are often times seen as less than to men and given less economic, educational, and life opportunities. MFSA works alongside partners to advocate for equity of all gender identities both within and beyond The United Methodist Church.
Gender justice is a human right; every woman and girl is entitled to live in dignity and in freedom, without any fear. Gender Justice is indispensable for development, poverty reduction, and is crucial to achieving human progress. Realizing it includes sharing of power and responsibility between women and men at home, in the workplace, and in the wider national and international communities.(OXFAM America).
Gender Justice News
Today marks what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. But last June, the Supreme Court of the United States eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, decimating access and jeopardizing people’s health, lives and economic security.
“Those of us engaged in advocacy work get so wrapped up in identifying the problems and root causes of injustice that we often forget to imagine what we actually want the world to look like.”
Typical July 4th celebration denies the lack of independence, freedom, and justice for all people in this country. Today we reflect on Lisa Sharon Harper’s “A Prayer for America,” found in “A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal,” a collection edited by Sarah Bessey.
In my final month at MFSA, I pray that we continue to reimagine how the Church expands its radical welcome, that the Church might transform to embody God’s core which is love and embrace all God’s beloved with no reserve.
MFSA and coalition of organizations, leaders, mothers, and those who love them take action to urge Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act through week of action
Join in solidarity with the communities of Native and Indigenous folks directly impacted by the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and take action.
Moses was tasked with keeping them encouraged and leading them to the promised land. Upon my initial reading of this Old Testament text it appears at first glance the Israelites, like many of us, are struggling to find the good in the midst of trying times. We often forget about the basics God is still providing: food, shelter, clothing, health, and loved ones who care about us while we wait.
As we begin this new year of 2021, we celebrate the fruits and labors of our Justice Seeking Communities in 2020- being a witness and resembling the fundamental task of putting faith into action - and we pray that 2021 will continue to be a year filled with God’s justice.