Netflix Description: "The title of Ava DuVernay’s extraordinary and galvanizing documentary 13TH refers to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.” The progression from that second qualifying clause to […]
Learn more about the FaithJustice Foundation by attending our lunch time roundtable at Bi-District Training Day for the Arlington and Alexandria Districts, United Methodist Church. Rev. Cynthia Johnson-Oliver and Rev. Chenda Innis Lee will be sharing information about the FaithJustice Forum, Social Justice Summer, and other upcoming initiatives. For more information and registration for this […]
The State of the Dream: Voices of a New Generation Sunday, January 20, 2019 12:30-2pm Annandale United Methodist Church 6935 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 Join us for our fifth annual The State of the Dream event. This year, hear voices of a new generation. Local students will reflect on the legacy of Rev. Dr. […]
How can DC area faith communities support young people in making a difference? For 25 years, Peace First has been helping young people change the world. Come hear from Peace First founder Eric Dawson and DC’s own young changemaker and Peace First Fellow, Yasmine Arrington, about how young people can lead change. Click here to […]
Many people of faith are disturbed and deeply concerned about the impact of current immigration policies on immigrants and families They have felt a calling to "do something" to help immigrant families and communities. Hospitality, sanctuary, and advocacy are three of the ways that congregations and faith-based organizations are responding to the current immigration crisis. […]
"Civil Rights and Civic Engagement" Join us for our sixth annual "The State of the Dream panel discussion on the ongoing role of the faith community in the fight for civil rights, voting rights, and voter mobilization in an election year. Sunday, January 19, 2020 Lunch at 1:30pm Panel Discussion at 2:30pm Mount Olive Baptist […]
This one-day workshop will focus on building a grassroots, congregation-based social justice ministry. Whether just starting out or ready to grow your ministry, this workshop is designed to help with identifying issues affecting your community, developing strategic partnerships, community organizing, and implementing plans that impact change. Workshop is designed for lead pastors, church ministry staff, […]
The FaithJustice Foundation is pleased to announce our seventh annual The State of the Dream event honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our theme is "Beyond Mercy to Social Justice." The program is designed for people of faith who have wondered how to incorporate social justice into local church ministry. Many church missions programs focus […]
The FaithJustice Foundation team will host virtual office hours to answer your questions about the FaithJustice Incentive Grants 2023 application process. Office hours will take place on Wednesday, March 8 and March 22, 2023 from 5pm to 6pm ET. Click here to sign up for office hours and to receive a link. Click here for […]
The FaithJustice Foundation team will host virtual office hours to answer your questions about the FaithJustice Incentive Grants 2023 application process. Office hours will take place on Wednesday, March 8 and March 22, 2023 from 5pm to 6pm ET. Click here to sign up for office hours and to receive a link. Click here for […]
