The Church and Society Committee, which formed November 2021, focuses on education, action and advocacy with decision-makers to eliminate the injustices experienced by marginalized people. The committee was approved by the administrative board in October. The group’s first project was advocating for public transportation options in Livingston County for people to get to work and church over the weekend.
In 2024 the Committee unanimously voted to join the Reconciling Ministry Network.
If you have questions or are interested in joining the group to learn more about justice and advocacy issues within the church and community please reach out to the church office, Bryan Facione, chairperson, or Suzanne Everett, Director of Mission and Justice Engagement.
Our local Church & Society Committee takes it name from the “big church” version, the General Board of Church and Society, which is dedicated to the work of living faith, seeking justice, and pursuing peace. Learn more about the General Board of Church & Society’s work at https://www.umcjustice.org/
This work group focuses on disability awareness and improving access to all church activities.
Director Libby Brough
The Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism group’s current work focuses on racism and anti-bias education, personally and corporately as a church and community.
Watch the Arc of Justice Tour Reflections Video (link takes you to YouTube)
Suzanne Everett and Kara Shuell
This work group currently focuses on issues of transit equity and justice issues around poverty.
We need volunteers on the Green Team to evaluate ways to improve energy use and develop a five-year plan.
Director Libby Brough
Meets the Third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Interested in LGBTQ+ Advocacy? Contact Heather Buttorff
Book study Sundays at 12:45, Nov. 3-24. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians Register online
Event Planner: Chip Black
Role of Church & Society (at First UMC) pdf
Michigan Conference Justice & Advocacy
General Board of Church & Society
Social Principles, 2024
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