Social Justice

The United Methodist Church has a long history of concern for social justice. Wesley and the early Methodists expressed their opposition to societal ills such as slavery, smuggling, inhumane prison conditions, alcohol abuse, and child labor.

As the agency tasked specifically to assist The United Methodist Church’s work of advocacy, the United Methodist Board of Church and Society works to provide “witness and action on issues of human well-being, justice, peace” through research, education and training. Learn more about their work.

St. Mark’s Reconciling Ministries

Prefer to talk to with someone in a smaller setting about what Reconciling Ministries is or how to be a part of the group? The Reconciling Ministries Committee will be in the St. Mark’s library before church from 9:30-10:15 on December 22, 2024.

If you can’t make it to the meeting but would like to speak with someone, please email office@smumc.church and we will put you in contact with a member of our Reconciling Ministries Committee.

RECONCILING COMMITTEE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

The Reconciling Ministries Committee would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Although we will be taking most of the month off to enjoy the holiday season, we also know there are many out there where this is a very hard time. We are always available to talk if you are feeling the pressures and heartache the season can bring. Please seek help though the church office 512-332- 5788, Suicide prevention has a hotline 988 and there is also domestic violence hotline 800-799-7233. Be safe and well this holiday season you are too important not to be. We also know this is a time of fear in our community, please know that we are here to listen to those fears as well. God is in charge and in our hearts, we know this but our brains take over. Know we are always available to listen and help in any way we can.