ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
ASJ Forum: The Newly Revised UMC Social Principles
Part of telling our United Methodist story involves educating our church and community on the legacy of our social impact. The UMC Social Principles represent the prayerful and earnest efforts of the General Conference to speak to issues in the contemporary world from a sound biblical and theological foundation that is in keeping with the best of our United Methodist traditions. These Social Principles were revised at last year's General Conference. Learn more in a presentation from Scott Gray, which focuses on the church's stance on immigration rights, women's rights, and economic justice.
What Is Advocates for Social Justice?
Advocates for Social Justice is a faith-based group committed to mobilizing and energizing people to be agents of God's love, justice, peace, and reconciliation. While we recognize differences of opinion among us, we will honor and seek viewpoints utilizing "Holy Conferencing," as described in the United Methodist Church, to build communication and awareness for social justice issues.
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We are committed to providing information and facilitating action through forums on current social justice topics such as, but not limited to, Reconciling Ministries, Immigration Reform, Capital Punishment, Poverty in Tarrant County, Global Care, and Young Adults at Risk.
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We are an intergenerational group open to individuals of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and theological identities. Our hearts, minds, and doors are always open as we strive to be a community of spiritual growth that reflects compassion towards all God's children, engaging in prophetic and pastoral outreach to church and society.
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Advocates for Social Justice meet on the second Sunday of each month (except May) at 12:00 PM in Room 154. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the work they do, like their Do No Harm forums, which you can view below. We invite everyone to join us for a light lunch as we navigate our faith journey toward greater love, understanding, and mutual respect.
Contact Rev. Madison Boboltz for more information!
Do No Harm Educational Forum Series
Do No Harm: Black & White Relations
The first educational forum addresses relations between the black and white communities and features speakers
Loni Fancher, Director of Student Formation at First UMC Arlington, and Rev. Marcus Jones, Director of the UTA Wesley Foundation.
Do No Harm: Navigating LGBTQ+ Justice & Equality
The second educational forum addresses navigating LGBTQ+ Justice and Equality. Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization LGBTQ Saves, Sharon Herrera, shares her wisdom and insight on LGBTQ+ inclusion.