Know Your Rights Resources
As immigration laws change, it’s important that we continue to protect vulnerable populations and provide support where we can.
LGBTQIA+ Strategy Group Response to Executive Order on Gender
Shared by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice and Compassion EMT, on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ Strategy Group This executive order directs federal agencies to recognize only two sexes – male and female. In the UMC, as we celebrate the arrival of a more
Immigration Strategy Group: January 2025 Update
“Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. Millions have put their trust in you and, as you told the nation yesterday, you have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon
Cal-Pac volunteers transform lives through home builds in Mexico
by Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communicationsphotos provided by Rev. Allison Mark and Rev. Cathie Capp In November, a team, including members from University UMC of Irvine and Faith UMC of Torrance traveled to Tijuana to complete a home build with local organization Corazón. The team
Call for assistance to asylum seekers from our partners in Desert Southwest
Recent US government policies deny most asylum applicants from even having an opportunity to request asylum before being deported back into Mexico. The immigration policy of prevention through deterrence (making the immigration process as difficult and dangerous as possible) is alive and well. Volunteers have
Cal-Pac Voices Support for Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center
On Wednesday, August 7th, over 60 supporters from Cal-Pac (laity and clergy) gathered at the City Council to stand in support of the Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center. At stake was the center’s application for an extension to their planning permission of a 50-unit senior and
Conference Children Raise Over $400 for World Central Kitchen
At this year’s Annual Conference, the spirit of generosity and community started small as the children in our childcare program came together to make a meaningful impact on the world. Through their combined efforts and enthusiasm, they successfully raised $411.12 for World Central Kitchen, Inc.,
San Diego Methodist Churches Awarding Racial Justice Grant Funds
Applications being accepted through July 31 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 17, 2024) — First United Methodist Church of San Diego, in partnership with St. Paul United Methodist Church, San Diego, has released its grant focus areas and application materials for the 2024 Racial Justice Grants. A total of $35,000 will be granted during this fifth annual grant cycle. All applicant organizations must engage
2024 Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Team Grants Awarded
The recent grant cycle for the JCEMT grants, hunger grants, and peace with justice grants has just completed with checks and letters mailed out in the last few days. The amount of requests received was overwhelming in quantity but wonderful to see the many and varied
Announcing the Cal-Pac Queer Story Collection Project
by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice and Compassion EMT Following the historic General Conference this year, the General Commission on Archives and History has announced an effort to compile a history of LGBTQIA+ people and their experiences as United Methodists over the last