As one of six Special Sunday Offerings of the UMC Peace with Justice Sunday enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs.
The history:
The 1988 General Conference established the offering for the Peace with Justice program created by the UMC in 1980. More than $800,000 has bee raised for the program by special offerings the last three years.
The Detroit Conference has given the following amounts during that time span: $11,335 in 2008, $17,2589 in 2009 and $12,543 in 2010.
The West Michigan Conference raised $11,798 through last year’s offering.
How it helps:
This offering allows The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs. For example:
• The Ohio-based Faith Communities Uniting for Peace encourages Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs “to live from a vision of peace rooted in faith.”
• In Liberia—in partnership with other religious and humanitarian groups, The United Methodist Church provides a place for former child soldiers to live, recreational activities to address war trauma, and basic necessities such as fresh drinking water and medical treatment.
In Michigan some of the funds have been used to help fund the Justice for Our Neighbors — a free legal clinic for immigrants — as well as the conference’s Boards of Church and Society.
How to give:
Donate during the special offering time at your church on June 19 or send donations by mail to: GCFA, P.O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 37203.
To learn more: Check out www.umcgiving.org.
— By RJ Walters
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