In a response to the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, the United Methodist Council of Bishops affirmed their commitment to creation justice and encouraged church members to participate in t...

United Methodists should remember their Wesleyan heritage and seek to defend the marginalized people being targeted in the federal budget, writes retired Bishop Peggy Johnson.

This latest MFSAVoices newsletter is packed with resources, action items, and urgent justice updates! From labor strikes to civil rights marches, faith-rooted resistance has always carried justice...

This latest MFSAVoices newsletter is packed with resources, action items, and urgent justice updates! We talk about becoming a member of MFSA, action at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp...

Approximately one in four persons in the US,(1) and one in six persons worldwide,(2) has a disability.  Climate change-related events such as heat waves and ...

Introduction Introduction by Cameron Helwege, MFSA’s Communications CoordinatorLiturgy written by Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol As we navigate the realities of this new administration, justice-seekin...

This latest MFSAVoices newsletter is packed with resources, action items, and urgent justice updates! We talk about an upcoming UMKR webinar, our new t-shirt, and more stories of hope and resistance...

Reflection on Theme 1 Theme 1: MFSA prioritizes white comfort, focusing on “white saviorism” and being “the good white ones”. This behavior results in performative allyship. It commodifies and re...

Methodist Federation for Social Action: Justice-Seeking People of Faith. Boldly affirm your faith-rooted commitment to justice. Featuring core convictions from our movement...

I went to Mexico recently to drop off supplies for migrant families. Afterward, I stopped by Abby’s Bakery, a small business that had just been raided. It was closed. Families were traumatized, scared...

On this particularly cold winter day, spring seems far away. In the midst of unrelenting climate and political disruption, a world shaped by justice and peace feels nearly impossible to imagine. But I...

As we navigate the realities of this new administration, justice-seeking congregations across the country are standing in solidarity with those targeted by oppressive policies. We've seen churches res...

Presented by UMKR, MFSA, and Fossil Free UMC Chevron supports Israel's apartheid regime and its genocidal war against Palestinians while also bringing environmental destruction to countries around th...

Hope in the midst of bleak reality - these are the words of Palestinian Christian theologians, written 15 years ago, which I read for the first time this past devastating year. Perhaps these words spe...

I served a church in Washington DC during the time that “Ashes to Go” became a thing. Colleagues would post selfies of themselves at a busy subway station on Ash Wednesday in collar and stole, offerin...

This latest MFSAVoices newsletter is packed with resources, action items, and urgent justice updates! We highlight the urgency of systemic change, encourage readers to advocate for accountability, s...

As we navigate the realities of this new administration, justice-seeking congregations across the country are standing in solidarity with those targeted by oppressive policies. We've seen churches res...

Mark Gruber-Lebowitz of Baltimore, Md., was so moved by an Episcopal bishop asking the new president to have mercy on vulnerable people that he wrote a hymn he's giving away to anyone who wants to use...

United Methodist-related Africa University is among the institutions struggling as employees with jobs funded by the United States Agency for International Development stop getting paychecks.

Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) extends heartfelt gratitude to Bill Watts for his remarkable contributions as our Treasurer and Finance Chair since 2015. Bill's commitment to justice and...

The Episcopal Bishop of Washington made a direct plea to President Trump at a post-inauguration prayer service. The bishop expressed her commitment to continue praying for Trump, even after he respond...

As Christians we believe that we are called to care for our neighbors, regardless of race, religion, status or nationality.  These are not uniquely Christian values.  We share these values and teachin...

This latest MFSAVoices newsletter is packed with resources, action items, and urgent justice updates! From faith-led immigrant advocacy, to climate justice, and the fight against religious nationali...

Today, I want to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of my dear friend, Lilly Ledbetter , a champion for women’s rights and trailblazer in the fight for workplace fairness. We honor her immeas...

The Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) expresses heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Stephen Griffith (he/him/his) for his faithful service as a member of our Board of Directors. Beginning his lead...

27 January

Dear United Methodists, As your South Central Jurisdictional bishops, we write to you with burdened hearts regarding our nation's complex immigration issue. We recognize the diverse perspectives with...

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by The Reverend Pat Watkins God told Adam to “till and keep” the garden, the first vocational call laid upon humanity that we know of.  God asked Noah to preserve all the animals that God had …

We are reminded of Dr. King’s enduring vision of justice, equity, and inclusion—a vision deeply rooted in faith and the belief in the sacred worth of every person. Methodist Federation for Social Act...

Check out the January edition of MFSAVoices! In this issue you will find our Racial Audit Team Update, Upcoming Webinar, and more!

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