MFSA Welcomes New Network of
Progressive UM Young Adults

MFSA welcomes the emergence of a new network of young adults committed to expressing their faith by addressing justice issues in the church and in society.

This grassroots effort to link progressive young adults in the United Methodist Church has grown into a new organization, ON FIRE.

Young adults, including lay people, college students, and seminarians gathered to discuss the structure, mission and goals of the organization in New York City last August.

Participants who came from across the United States reflected on their role in the church, and the church’s relationship to issues that face today’s society. The organization specifically plans to address economic and human rights, inclusivity, and church theology.

Following the United Methodist General Conference, held earlier this year, momentum began to build among progressive young adults who were struggling to find a forum for discussion and action around issues facing the church and society.

ON FIRE developed out of a desire for an organized young adult voice in the United Methodist Church that would not be exclusively linked to a General Agency of the church.

While not making any formal affiliations with existing groups, ON FIRE has expressed interest in working closely with MFSA. Like MFSA, ON FIRE plans to address a broad range of issues.

ON FIRE is poised to become a connection for young United Methodists who are seeking to become involved in productive dialogue and concentrated actions that reflect the tradition of the founder of United Methodism, John Wesley.

For more information contact, Christina Wright, cwright@hds.harvard.edu or Jayson Dobney, jdobney@usd.edu.

The organization has launched its official website at www.umonfire.org