Conference Committee
Church & Society
Ministries of Faith in Action
“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.”
(Acts 20:28)
It is our mission to make disciples of Jesus and to spread the word of God throughout our communities. Our Church & Society committee is dedicated to helping establish other groups within congregations that will help spread the word of God and better connect with the community. View the video below to watch a Workshop on How to Start Your Own Church and Society Team today!
News & Events
Prequel Book Discussion Registration Announced!
Church & Society is excited to announce the dates and times for the Prequel book discussion via zoom. Dates: April 4,11,18. Attendees will have a choice of day or evening - Day sessions: 12 - 1:30 p.m. Or if you prefer evenings: 7:00 - 8:30 pm. To register...
Introducing “ON THIS DAY,” An Article Series Celebrating the United Methodist Building’s 100th Year Anniversary
Originally Published at: https://www.umcjustice.org/news-and-stories/introducing-on-this-day-an-article-series-celebrating-the-united-methodist-building-s-100th-year-anniversary-1905? Each month in 2024, Church and Society will highlight notable days offering...
Coming in March! “Prequel – An American Fight Against Fascism” Discussion Series
Rachel Maddow has written a book dealing with the rise of fascism in our country beginning in the early 1900s leading up to the WWII era of our history. Well researched and frankly a starling read, we invite you to join in discussion about various points in the...
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Call for a Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
This new action alert calls for ceasefire, de-escalation, and restraint by all involved.
Statement on Shooting of Pastor Hans Schmidt and Gun Violence Across the Country
This past week, the relentless epidemic of gun violence has touched my family, my neighbors, and communities across the country. On Saturday, a family friend in his early 30’s shot himself after struggles with depression and substance abuse. He leaves behind...
Message for Us All
Periodically I either hear or someone shares a sermon that speaks to the heart of why I am United Methodist. Our denomination's canons of justice and mission call us to service as well as contemplation about our role as Christians - and United Methodists - in the world. By Christ, we are called to share and act upon the Good News. Recently Rev. David Wasson of Dove of the Desert UMC in Glendale preached one such sermon. Be blessed!
April 15th Poor People’s Campaign Event
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival has emerged as a movement that is effectively confronting systemic injustices such as poverty and economic inequality, racism, ecological detestation, and the war economy, while also confronting the...
Desert Southwest Conference Church & Society Statement on President Bidens Executive Actions on Gun Violence
Gerry Hills, Chair of Church and Society, released the following statement on behalf of the Gun Violence Awareness Task Force. “We support President Biden’s efforts today with his executive actions which build upon the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to help...
Further Devastation in Turkey & Syria
The news on February 20th shared with the world yet another earthquake that affected both Turkey and Syria, registering 6.4 magnitude (MSN News). While it was reported that six people died and 294 were injured, as we have seen recently with the first...
Devastation in Turkey & Syria
Yesterday, United Methodist News carried its first story on the earthquake that has decimated so much of Syria and Turkey. As we look for ways in which we as a denomination can best respond, below is the article from the World Council of Churches, which UM News...
Contact
Gerry Hills
Chair
Billie Fidlin
Director of Justice & Outreach
Church and Society Meeting Minutes
Church and Society Archives
Team Members
Ella Rawls
Wendy Kreider
Meredith Joubert
Lynn Wallasky
Rev. Tom Jelenik
Rev. Stephen Govett
Dan Sagramoso
Chris Spencer
David Harriss
Jeff Nelson
Sylvia Harris
Paul Bullis
Rev. Michael Patzloff
Maria Hase
Pastor Gina Pollard
Resources
Social Principles 2020 English
INTERFAITH Organizations
Resources for Change
Ask the UMC About Politics
DSC Book of Resolutions
Download DSC Resolutions from 1985-2022.
