The MFSA SW Chapter November meeting will be on Thursday, November 11th, and will feature our friends from Texas Impact – “people of faith working for justice.” Texas Impact is a grassroots network for Texas religious communities. Our members include regional and statewide religious organizations, local congregations and alliances, and individuals. At...
Economic Justice – a Jesus Imperative Workshop – Saturday, November 6, 2010 9 am – 4 pm Parker Lane UMC 2105 Parker Lane, Austin The Austin District Amos Commission will present its annual Workshop on Economic Justice featuring Professor Joerg Rieger of Perkins School of Theology, a renowned theologian who...
The MFSA Southwest Chapter of Texas has completed their report on poverty, “In Search of a Better Understanding of Poverty.” During their 2009-2010 study on poverty, the chapter attempted to better understand the challenges of poverty. Poverty is a complex issue and their understanding of its root causes, contributing factors, and...
The Austin TCADP chapter will hold its next event this Tuesday, September 28. This will be a panel discussion about capital punishment featuring three individuals who view it from very different and unique perspectives. The panel members include: Professor Rob Owen, UT Law School and Co-Director of the Capital Punishment...
“What is Social Justice?” Social justice has come under public attack in recent months, with one popular commentator calling it a perversion of the Gospel and encouraging church members to flee their churches if they discover evidence of social justice there. How do we respond to our friends, family, and...
While the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) Wouthwest Texas Chapter plans to follow through with actions to address poverty this year, we will start a new year of study for the 2010-2011 program year. The focus will be on social justice issues and how we address them as people of faith. ...
Americans United is dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans (au.org). The Austin chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State is very excited to have the Executive Director of their organization, the Reverend Barry Lynn, agree...
To the Congregation at Trinity United Methodist Church: I write you with a humbled heart, filled with gratitude. Your contribution to Austin Pride was generous, unexpected, and uplifting. Thank you so much for remembering us and recognizing the work we do. When support for an LGBT organization comes from an...
Announces Its Fall Program Tuesday, September 28, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. St. John’s United Methodist Church 2140 Allandale Road Please join us for a panel discussion concerning the issue of capital punishment in Texas. We will hear three unique perspectives on this issue from the following three panelists: Rob...
Dear Reconciling Friends: “What is a church if it can’t be open to everyone? The church is a place where we can share our hurt with each other and help each other.” – Rev. Raymond Hinton, retired United Methodist pastor Reverend Hinton knows what a church should be like, and...
