United Methodist Creation Justice Movement sent an open letter to the Council of Bishops, and the Bishops responded!

All four constitutional amendments have been officially ratified across The United Methodist Church! #MFSAVoices #JusticeSeeking #UMC #InclusiveChurch #BelovedCommunity

Food is life. Food is land. Food is roots. Food is memory. Food is a right, not a privilege. On this #WorldFoodDay, as we mark #FAO80, let's all walk together #HandinHand. Honour our roots and cultivate innovation. Harvest a better future for all. #4Betters #BetterTogether

Retired Bishop Peggy Johnson reminds United Methodists to reclaim our roots in justice and mercy — to remember Wesley’s witness to those on the margins — and to push back against policies that harm already vulnerable communities.

October MFSAVoices Newsletter From labor strikes to civil rights marches, faith-rooted resistance has always carried justice forward—and it’s our turn now. In this issue, meet new organizers, explore stories of hope and resistance, and find ways to join today’s movements for dignity and freedom.

Our September Newsletter is here! 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, candlelighting liturgy, and more stories of hope and resistance!

"Climate change-related events such as heat waves and wildfires have a disproportionate effect on those of us who are disabled or live with chronic illness." —Deaconess Lynn Swedberg as shared by our friends at United Methodist Creation Justice Movement umcreationjustice.org/incorporatin...

This week’s Candle of Peace, Hope, and Justice lifts up immigrant children harmed by cruel policies and budget cuts—read the full liturgy and join us in praying and working for a world where every child is welcomed and protected.

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! www.mfsaweb.org/resources/ju...

We’re doing the deep, internal work of dismantling white supremacy within MFSA. In 2023, we launched a Racial Audit Implementation Team to disrupt white dominant culture and live more fully into our values of equity and justice. www.mfsaweb.org/news/racial-...

👕 New Shirt Drop! 👕 MFSA’s new t-shirt is here, and it spells out what we believe: ❤️ Love is love ✊🏽 Black Lives Matter 🌍 Climate Change is Real 🏳️‍⚧️ All Genders Are Holy and Whole ...and so much more. Wear your values. Spark conversation. Seek justice. 👉 Order yours: www.bonfire.com/mfsa-we-beli...

www.mfsaweb.org/news/lent-2025/easter-stone-rolled-away Resurrection is not merely a past event but an ongoing call to action, urging us to dismantle injustice and embody new life in our communities.

Hosanna wasn’t just a shout of praise. It was—and still is—a cry for help. It means “save us.” In the streets of an occupied city, people cried out for liberation from empire, economic injustice, and corrupt leadership. #MFSAVoices #JusticeSeeking #PalmSunday

​In this week's Lent devotional, Deaconess Cindy Andrade Johnson emphasizes the importance of actively advocating for marginalized communities, particularly migrants, by speaking out and standing in solidarity with them. www.mfsaweb.org/news/lent-20...

In this week’s Lent devotional, Cathy Velasquez Eberhart reflects on finding hope and purpose amid climate and political challenges, emphasizing the role of faith communities in fostering resilience and advocating for environmental justice. www.mfsaweb.org/news/lent-20...

On this Trans Day of Visibility, MFSA celebrates the sacred worth, resilience, and leadership of our transgender siblings. We honor your courage and affirm that your presence in the Church and the world is a gift. #TransDayOfVisibility #MFSAVoices #JusticeSeeking

We have just updated the prayer focus for the Candle of Peace, Hope, and Justice for March 23. This week, we pray for our Judicial Branch.

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 the world. Learn how and why United Methodists are answering the call to #BoycottChevron.

Today's Lenten devotion explores the journey of hope and justice through the lens of Palestinian liberation, highlighting a church’s commitment to learning, advocacy, and action in solidarity with Palestine. www.mfsaweb.org/news/lent-20...

“Remember you are loved, and to Love you will return.” -Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Totty www.mfsaweb.org/news/lent-20...

This latest MFSAVoices newsletter is now available. It's packed with resources, action items, and urgent justice updates! We highlight the urgency of systemic change, encourage readers to advocate for accountability, share a new hymn inspired by justice, and uplift stories of church-led resistance.

If your church is lighting the candle of Peace, Hope, and Justice, we would love to hear about it! Share in the comments below. www.mfsaweb.org/news/candle-...

Presidents’ Day is a time meant to honor the office of the President. But respect for the office doesn’t mean silence in the face of harm. Right now, we have a leader who is endangering democracy, targeting human rights and the well-being of our communities.

As immigrants are threatened and told they don't belong, And trans folks are diminished, their truth dismissed as wrong, The voice of Jesus beckons as through all time it's done, "Go welcome in the stranger; find me in everyone." -Mark Gruber-Lebowitz (When We Speak Truth to Power)

💖 #MFSAVoices #JusticeSeeking #valentinesday #youareloved

From our friends in the UNY Chapter of the MFSA: Over 30 United Methodists from Upper New York are currently en route to Zimbabwe with Bp. Hector to visit Africa University. I'm sure many of us have seen this article from UM News about how freezes at USAID have impacted work at Africa University.

Thank you, Bill! Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) extends heartfelt gratitude to Bill Watts for his remarkable contributions as our Treasurer and Finance Chair since 2015. www.mfsaweb.org/news/mfsa-honors-bill-watts

"We’re doing what we’ve always done, following the Gospel and Jesus’ mandate to extend ourselves to those who are afraid and in need. We’re not trying to defy the law; we’re trying to follow our religious principles." - Rev. Dr. K. Karpen

The Council of Bishops - The United Methodist Church has issued a powerful letter urging President Trump to rescind his order suspending all U.S. foreign aid programs for 90 days. Read the letter here: www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/l...

Our newest MFSAVoices Newsletter is now available! 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 nationalism. www.mfsaweb.org/resources/fe...

Today, we recognize the birthday of Rosa Parks, a lifelong freedom fighter whose defiance on a Montgomery bus was not an isolated act, but part of a much broader struggle against injustice.

Today marks National Freedom Day, commemorating President Lincoln’s signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the U.S.

Thank you, Rev. Stephen Griffith, for your faithful service as a member of our Board of Directors.

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day We pause to honor the memory of the six million Jews and millions of others—including Roma, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and political dissidents—who were murdered during the Holocaust. #MFSAVoices #JusticeSeeking #HolocaustRemembranceDay

Bishops of the South Central Jurisdiction of the UMC have united to release a pastoral letter and webinar on Jan 28 at noon CT.

The Rev. Dr. K Karpen, senior pastor at St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church in New York, joined CBS News to talk about Trump's immigration policies and his rift with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde after her plea for mercy to immigrants at a post-inauguration prayer service on Tuesday.

From our partner Fossil Free UMC: A Theological Reflection on Divestment from Fossil Fuels by The Reverend Pat Watkins

On January 30th, UMKR and MFSA will look at three prominent and timely examples of religious nationalism today: White Christian Nationalism, Zionism (Jewish Nationalism), and Hindu Nationalism. palestine.events/30Jan2025

#JusticeForAll #JusticeSeeking #MFSAVoices

On January 30th, UMKR and MFSA will look at three prominent and timely examples of religious nationalism today: White Christian Nationalism, Zionism (Jewish Nationalism), and Hindu Nationalism. palestine.events/30Jan2025

Our first MFSAVoices newsletter of 2025 is now available: www.mfsaweb.org/resources/ja... We share an update on our Racial Audit Implementation Team, a new MFSA & UMKR Webinar, and more!

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas from your justice-seeking friends at MFSA!

Justice-Seeking Congregations and Communities work toward justice, inclusion, and loving our neighbors. Learn more...

Check out our online bookstore. MFSA’s bookstore provides curated book recommendations organized in lists based on justice issues including racial justice, LGBTQ+ justice, disability justice, theology of justice, interfaith, justice in the Holy Land, peacebuilding, and more!

We honor the legacy of the first Social Creed of the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted by the Methodist Federation for Social Service (now MFSA). Rooted in the pursuit of justice for workers, this creed laid the foundation for the United Methodist Church's Social Principles.