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A Seed with Anchors: A Reflection on Ecumenical Advocacy Days
A Reflection on Ecumenical Advocacy Days and Call for Faith into Action
NAIC Writes Letter on Children’s Advocacy to Bishops of UMC
Native American International Caucus writes a letter to the Bishops of the UMC advocating for children and presents a call for the denomination to “live further into our commitment of repentance and reconciliation”
MFSA Joins 100+ Organizations to Call Biden to Halt Arms Sales to Israel
Access the letter in which MFSA along with a coalition of 121 organizations called on President Joe Biden to halt weapon sales to Israel
A Call to Love Our Neighbors with No Reserve
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.
Colors of Pride
This Pride Month MFSA is teaming up with various non-profits for “Colors of Pride”.
An Update from Our Racial Audit Team
MFSA Racial Audit Team prepares for the final tool of the audit, a constituent study
From Sanctuary to Freedom
After three years of living in sanctuary and threat from ICE, the Rranxburgaj’s family is able to freely leave church building and finally go home.
Join Our Virtual Events on #DecisionDay
Last year, SCOTUS heard the case Fulton v Philadelphia, which could profoundly affect protections for LGBTQ+ people, people of color, people of faith, and more. We hope you’ll RSVP to join us on #DecisionDay for both the Virtual Rally and Town Hall.
Words, Relationships, and Becoming Anti-Racist with Rev. Neal Christie
Rev. Neal Christie, member of Justice Seeking Community Dumbarton UMC in Washington DC, speaks on the importance of language, relationships, and what it means to become anti-racist.
Pregnant Worker Fairness Act: May 3 - 7
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
2021 National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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.
Native American International Caucus Responds to Comments by Senator Rick Santorum
A statement from our coalition partner Native American International Caucus on the white supremacist comments by former Senator Rick Santorum.
Michigan MFSA’s Time to Connect and Seek Justice Together
Michigan MFSA finds a time to gather and continue in seeking justice with a zoom worship service of Lament, Healing, and Call to Action
2021 Lenten Devotional - Week 7
I hope to choose for Lent to be an invitation to challenge myself to reflect on and intentionally live into the vulnerabilities, strengths, and beauty of humanness; to immerse myself in community interconnectedness and the interdependence that liberates us; to savor love and service for the People.
2021 Lenten Devotional - Week 6
As we gather and say the names of the dead, we are bound to each other, as a people who know a Savior who lived in the shadow of hope, disciples not knowing if or when the resurrection would come.
Introducing Christ Crossman UMC, a Justice Seeking Community
“What can we say? We're not one thing. And we're definitely not perfect. But what we share deeply is the belief in the power of goodness and love to make a lasting difference. So come and check us out!”