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As United Methodists, we recognize the inherent value of every person, regardless of race, religion, national origin or immigration status. We look into the faces of those fleeing violence and oppression in their home countries, and we remember that Jesus was himself a refugee. We see his face in them. (2016 Book of Resolutions, #3281 “Welcoming the Migrant to the United States”)
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Notice from the Conference Board of Church & Society Regarding Roe vs Wade
By Gerry Hills, Chair of Church & Society, and Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Justice & Outreach This week an initial draft majority ruling was leaked from the Supreme Court. Documents are historically not leaked, so this is of great concern regarding the...
Climate Actions from Creation Justice Ministries
By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Outreach & Justice Spring has arrived and with it comes beautiful weather - perfect for renewing our spirits to care for the earth. And… with April - Earth Month is here! “Creation Justice Ministries (formerly the National Council...
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) launched a comprehensive guide for asylum seekers
Immigration ministry partners share resources at no cost and make them available for anyone to use.
The Long Journey: “She’ll Be A Great Teacher…”
By Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank I met her when she was about 10 years old. It was at The Inn and she was sitting at a table playing games with her two younger siblings. As they played, she naturally took on the role of a teacher, guiding her little brother and...
Tonga Mission Offering Announced
By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Outreach & Justice On January 15th Tonga yet again survived a historic volcanic eruption, however with much devastation. The outlying islands of Nomuka, Tungua, and Fonoifua experienced much loss and destruction following the...
Climate Reality Project & Al Gore Coming to Las Vegas!
By Ann Jarrell, Member, DSC Earth Care Task Force Exciting News! This June, the Climate Reality Project is coming to Las Vegas to hold an in-person training. The venue has not been announced yet. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2022. Mentoring application coming...
National Workshop on Christian Unity
The National Workshop on Christian Unity has advanced unity and reconciliation among various Christian communities for more than 50 years. The Workshop continues to be the only gathering of its kind at a national level in the world. The annual event brings together...
Make Your Position Known to your AZ Legislators
By Billie Fidlin, Director of Justice & Outreach There is a way to register your position on specific bill legislation before the bill appears on an agenda. If you sign in to RTS - Request to Speak - and go to "My Bill Positions" you will see a screen that shows...
Global Climate Stewardship
By JP Smith We acknowledge the global impact of humanity’s disregard for God’s creation. Rampant industrialization and the corresponding increase in the use of fossil fuels have led to a buildup of pollutants in the earth’s atmosphere. These “greenhouse gas” emissions...
“Immediate Response / Top Priority” specific interest email subscription options
By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Outreach & Justice We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our justice work to include a means by which you can be notified of concerns and action steps around specific themes. There will be at least seven areas that will...
Earth Care Opportunity ~ Global Ministries EarthKeepers
March 18th–April 2nd Spring Application Due March 1st Global Ministries seeks U.S.-based United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, anti-racist, bold, and entrepreneurial for Global Ministries EarthKeepers. This training...
Welcome Center Donation List from IRC
By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Justice and Outreach Below find the current list of needs for the Welcome Center. Please consider and do what you can. The Welcome Center continues to serve up to 300 people per day with up to 170 staying overnight on their way to...
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