National Priorities

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National Priorities

Nonviolence: In the midst of a culture of violence, MFSA is creating a culture of peace
through non-violence training and action in collaboration with the Fellowship of
Reconciliation.

Palestine and Israel: MFSA is working in partnership with MENUM (Middle East
Network of United Methodists) to promote a just and lasting settlement to the conflict in
the Middle East through nonviolent action. MFSA has requested UM Agencies to
explore possibilities for selective divestment..

Dismantling Racism: In working against racism and white privilege, MFSA supports
the work of the General Commission on Religion and Race, and has joined other
progressive UM groups to explore the intersections of race, gender, sexual orientation
and class.

Monitoring the Conservative Renewal Movements in the UMC: MFSA raises
awareness around activities of the conservative renewal movements within the UMC,
some of which are actively pursuing the option of a schism within the UMC.

Supporting the rights of full inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender persons in the church and society: With the resources of programs
like the Reconciling Ministries Network, Affirmation, and Church Within a Church, MFSA
is committed to working for inclusivity.

Progressive Coalition Building: MFSA is strengthening and building a progressive
movement of United Methodists through Voices of Faith conferences, developing a
network of clergy and laity in annual conferences, and organizing at Annual,
Jurisdictional, and General Conferences.

Throughout our nearly 100 year history, MFSA has worked on several justice issues
that we continue to monitor today including: civil rights, restorative justice, the rights of
women and workers, and reproductive choice.