Justice Begins With Us
Justice Begins With Us: Organizing in the Church for Social Change is a community event that I curated in partnership with the North Texas Conference Board of Church & Society. Our goal was to reach and educate Methodist leaders and congregations about social justice and community care within the North Texas region. Participation was available both in-person and online through Zoom and live-streaming. Below you will find examples of my writing and the materials I created for this event.
Join us for an inspiring and educational event, "Justice Begins With Us: Organizing in the Church for Social Change," presented by the North Texas Conference Board of Church & Society in partnership with FUMC Denton. This event promises to be a transformative experience where we delve into the realm of Church & Society and explore its profound impact on social change.
Our educational program, featuring a panel of speakers, will shed light on the origins and significance of Church & Society within the United Methodist Church, drawing from its deep roots in Wesleyan theology. By delving into its history and sharing what is happening today, we aim to empower churches to embrace their role as catalysts for positive change in their communities.
We are especially thrilled to welcome Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. as a featured speaker at this event. Bishop Saenz is looking forward to sharing his thoughts on the importance of the board of Church and Society, the role it plays as the moral voice for the denomination and our conference, as well as the theological relevance of Church and Society’s role.
To facilitate focused discussions and encourage collaboration, we will offer breakout sessions to foster engagement, allowing participants to share their perspectives, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful connections.
The event will commence with a complementary dinner for registered attendees and their families, and childcare will be available to ensure that parents can fully participate in the event without any concerns.
We will be live-streaming the event so that everyone can participate regardless of their location.
Please register by visiting https://fumcdenton.wufoo.com/forms/justice-begins-with-us/. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with other churches, expand your knowledge, and become a church that is a catalyst for social change within your own community. Together, let's make a difference and show that justice begins with us.
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about the north texas board of church and society:
The North Texas Conference UMC Church and Society Committee is “dedicated to the work of living faith, seeking justice and pursuing peace.” It is our passion and mission in the North Texas Conference to align ourselves with the vision of General Board of Church and Society in creating a conference that is more just and equitable for all people. Our previous work and commitment focused on eradicating youth homelessness and poverty in the North Texas Conference. Since the NTC has already invested in public schools through the One + One program, we began discussing how we might find a way to more effectively align our mission with the focus of the conference.
Event Details:
Date: June 20, 2023
Dinner: 5:45 PM in Miller Center
Event Start Time: 6:30 PM in Flinn Hall
Location: First United Methodist Church of Denton
RSVP by Sunday, June 18: https://fumcdenton.wufoo.com/forms/justice-begins-with-us/
Accessibility Details:
— Captioning will be available for the livestream
— Both Miller Center & Flinn Hall are accessible for people with mobility devices
— Designated handicapped parking is available on Mulberry Street, in the Sycamore lot, and in the main lot behind the church. If you’re joining us for dinner first, Mulberry street is the most accesible entrance. If you’re only joining us for the event, the Sycamore lot parking lot or Locust Street is closest to the event space.
— Accessible entrances: Mulberry street tunnel door located in the center of the building on the Mulberry side of the church and Cole Chapel entrance on the Corner of Sycamore & Locust Street, facing Locust.
— If you have a disability and may require accommodations in order to fully participate, please indicate your needs when you fill out the registration form.
Parking:
FUMC Denton has two parking lots. The first is located behind the church and accessible from Mulberry Street. The second is on Sycamore Street. Mulberry gives direct access to Miller Center and Sycamore gives direct access to Flinn Hall.
