Farmworker Justice and Faith
Presented by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA).
Join us on September 9th at 1pm ET to learn about the history of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), the Campaign for Fair Food, and the Fair Food Program (FFP). Faith leaders and their congregations have always been an important part of the Fair Food movement and there are still many ways to support the CIW and the FFP. Tune in to find out more!
Faith in a Time of Genocide: A Moment of Truth for the Worldwide Church
UMKR and MFSA present: Faith in a Time of Genocide- A Moment of Truth for the Worldwide Church
Palestinian Christians call us to "costly solidarity" in the stunning new Kairos Palestine document Wednesday, 18 February 2026 1:00 pm Eastern (US), 6:00 pm UTC, 8:00 pm Palestine Presented by UMKR and MFSA – Kairos Palestine II is a decisive turning point in the Palestinian Christian liberation movement and a challenge to Christians everywhere.
Understanding Palestine and Israel, with Phyllis Bennis
UMKR and MFSA present: Understanding Palestine and Israel, with Phyllis Bennis
Phyllis Bennis stands among the world's most knowledgeable and insightful analysts on the Middle East. The author of an indispensable primer on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, she has a gift for providing clear and accessible explanations for complex issues.
In this special webinar, we will explore with her some of the most challenging questions that people around the world are grappling with, including: What are the root causes and the purpose of Israel's genocidal war that has raged since Oct 7, 2023? What should we know and understand about Hamas? In light of the ever-worsening horrors unfolding in Gaza, what are the most useful actions we can take? What to think of various plans that are arising for Gaza's future?
Webinar Series - Beyond Borders: Centering Humanity in the Immigration Conversation
Join us for the transformative webinar series, Beyond Borders: Centering Humanity in the Immigration Conversation—Stories, Struggles, and Solidarity, sponsored by the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), the Order of the Deaconess and Home Missioners (DHM), and the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM).
Through powerful storytelling, expert insights, and action-oriented discussions, we will deepen our collective understanding of immigration and migration justice. This series will equip us to advocate for just policies and practices. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and stand in solidarity.
#BoycottChevron for Human Rights and Planet Earth
Chevron supports Israel's apartheid regime and its genocidal war against Palestinians while also bringing environmental destruction to countries around the world.
Join us on March 12 to learn how and why United Methodists and many others across diverse justice movements are answering the call to #BoycottChevron.
UMKR & MFSA Webinar: Christian Nationalism, Zionism, Hindutva
Religious nationalism in the United States, Israel, and India: what threats do these dangerous ideologies bring to our lives and our communities, and what do they have in common?
Religious nationalism has roots in racist perspectives about humanity and unholy beliefs about God's favoritism, conflating those in order to grant power and privilege to one people over another.
Varieties of religious nationalism - the merging of religious faith, political philosophy, and national loyalty – have long served to justify political oppression and condone colonialist greed.
MAKING HISTORY The United Methodist Church General Conference of 2024
Presented by UMKR and MFSA:
Groundbreaking legislation for Palestine...historic changes in the UMC... What was accomplished? What does it mean for our church and the world? And what comes next?
This year, the world saw the first decision by a Christian denomination to divest from the bonds of the State of Israel. That landmark action was one of a half dozen prophetic resolutions supporting the Palestinian struggle, all adopted by the United Methodist Church's General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina in May. Indeed, Palestine seemed to become a theme at the international gathering, including two public actions covered by the media, and several statements and prayers from the main stage.
Storytelling as Resistance: Palestinian Identity and Resilience in Literature for Young People
Talking about Palestine with our friends and family can be difficult for many of us. In this webinar, we will hear from a diverse panel of professionals - Christian, Muslim, and Jewish - who through their teaching and writing about Palestine for young people, convey a challenging subject in engaging and educational ways that overcome the all-too-common erasure of the Palestinian people and their story. Topics will include the importance of representation and truth-telling and how children can learn about difficult subjects in age-appropriate ways. Booklists, curriculums, and other resources will be shared that can help us learn how best to convey the Palestinian story to children. Our discussion and resources should provide valuable insights and learning for Palestine-related conversations and communications with adults as well.
Knowing the Nakba: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine to Create the State of Israel
Join MFSA and UMKR for the joint webinar, “Knowing the Nakba” on Wednesday, May 17th at 1 PM EST.
MFSA & UMKR Webinar: Black-Palestinian Solidarity
There is a long and storied history of Black-Palestinian solidarity in the United States, dating back at least to the 1960s. In recent years that solidarity has grown in remarkable ways, now emerging as one of the most important factors in the movement for Palestinian liberation. In recent months, commentators have credited it with a critical role in “changing the conversation” in the U.S. and beyond: widely influencing and altering public opinion about Palestine/Israel.
What does this solidarity look like today? What are some likely next developments? What does all this mean for the wider movement for Palestinian rights? How can individuals and organizations support and strengthen this solidarity? Find out on September 22, 2021.
For some background about Black-Palestinian Solidarity watch this powerful 3-min. video “When I See Them, I See Us,” at: https://www.kairosresponse.org/black-palestinian_solidarity.html