You may have read articles talking about the impending split in our international denomination. Join us on May 15th following the 11 am service to find out what is going on in the UMC.
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Clergy, their spouses, Church leaders, staff, and congregation members are all invited to attend this live, virtual training, March 10 and 24, at no cost.
The Wrestling with Racism Team of Warren and First United Methodist Churches invites those who might be interested in participating in the Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 26th, to join us.
This is for those who have participated in a number of studies about racism, who want to deepen their antiracism journey, who want to engage in antiracist action steps, and who are willing to commit to the significant amount of time this work requires.
Western PA’s Reconciling Network invites you to a three hour online training event with worship, teaching, and conversation, Saturday, May 1, 9 am – Noon.
Western Pennsylvania Reconciling Ministries Network (WPA RMN) has been working on finalizing a spring event!
Compiled by the Pittsburgh District Anti-Racism Team
The 23rd Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a 1½ day conference dedicated to providing resources and spaces for community dialogues, sharing strategies and experiences of organizing for racial justice, healing from racial trauma, and providing connections to social support services for all attendees.
Monday, January 18, 9 - 10 am, via Zoom. The theme for the program will be “Social Activism Past and Present.” The event is free and open to the public. See more info or register online through AARP PA.
How can our community respond to racism and other forms of discrimination? We can start by listening and learning. We can recognize that prejudice in all its forms doesn’t happen only elsewhere. It’s right here in our neighborhoods.
The Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church invites us to take action by signing their pledge and committing ourselves for one year to complete monthly education and action tasks focused on dismantling racism.
The Pittsburgh District Anti-Racism Team encourages United Methodists of the Pittsburgh District to participate in the denomination-wide focus Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom.
Bishops of The United Methodist Church launch a multi-level effort to initiate a sustained and coordinated effort to dismantle racism and promote collective action to work toward racial justice.
WASHINGTON — Reports released Thursday show the Trump administration intends to reduce the number of refugees admitted into the United States to 18,000 in the next fiscal year.
The United Methodist Church directs its local churches, congregations, and members to: “call the United States government to immediately cease all arrests, detainment, and deportations of undocumented immigrants, including children, solely based upon their immigration status until a fair and comprehensive immigration reform is passed.”