Social Action is when we advocate for those affected by social, economical, environmental and other injustices, particularly women, children and youth. “. . .What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (RSV) Following this mandate United Methodist Women work within the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church to ensure that words are transformed into actions that bring justice to all!
“Transformation implies a newness, a freshness, and a profound difference. Women in mission are seeking transformation. We want to transform anything that stands in opposition to the abundant life for all God’s children. We want to transform relationships between peoples, and encourage new relationships between individuals and God. We seek transformation of systems that oppress, exploit, and marginalize women, children, and youth in church and society.”
- Joyce Sohl, former Deputy General Secretary of Women’s Division
Read more and stay informed:
2010 Virginia Conference UMW Social Action Awa
Immigration Civil Right Initiative Action Update June 6, 2010 (PDF)
Isaiah 58 Summer Project (PDF)
The Campaign for Children urges us to celebrate a Children’s Sabbath in the local church each year in October. The resource for this is available from the Children's Defense Fund, Leave No Child Behind. This is a combined resource for Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and other faith traditions. A copy can be found in each District Office throughout the Conference.
Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2008 – The Social Principles 2009-2012
www.virginiainterfaithcenter.org
www.equalexchange.com/interfaith
Psalms 82:3-4
Psalms 122:6-7
Zechariah 8:16
Isaiah 52:7
Isaiah 56:1-2
Matthew 5:9
John 14:27
Romans 14:19
I Peter 3:8-11
“This is how we’ve come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow believers, and not just be out for ourselves. If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear.” 1 John 3:17-19 (The Message)
Link to Official and Un-Official Resources: Official and Unofficial Resources (Adobe)
Contact:
Linda Porter
lpfromnc@msn.com, Mission Coordinator for Social Action with any questions.