Carrying MFSA’s Spirit Forward
By Connor Prusha, MFSA Organizing Associate
Dear Justice-Seekers,
As I conclude my time with the Methodist Federation for Social Action, I find myself filled with gratitude for the journey I’ve shared with this incredible community of Justice-Seeking People. From the very beginning, MFSA has been a collaborative space for learning, reflection, and encouragement. I have seen the outcomes of faith and justice meet in action.
This internship has challenged me in ways I did not anticipate, and yet it has also been a source of growth and affirmation. I have learned to approach both my work and my life with increased patience, to recognize the value of persistence, and to embrace both my strengths and my limitations. MFSA has reminded me that service is not about perfection, but about showing up, listening, and acting with integrity and compassion.
I am deeply thankful for the guidance and support I received, particularly from Bridget who has mentored and inspired me along the way, and the members of the Governance Committee and ProgramCouncil who gave so much time and consideration to our work together. Your encouragement helped me to step into new responsibilities with confidence and to connect more deeply with the values that brought me here. You’ve shown me what it means to engage in faith-driven advocacy that centers justice, dignity, and hope, and that example will continue to guide me beyond this internship.
Though my time with MFSA is ending, the lessons and experiences I carry forward will endure in my ministry and personal call to seek justice long into the future. I leave with a renewed sense of purpose to continue learning, growing, and serving both in my own faith journey and in the pursuit of a more just and compassionate world. I am committed to carrying the spirit of MFSA with me, wherever the Spirit leads.
Thank you for welcoming me, challenging me, and believing in me. This chapter may be closing, but the work, the relationships, and the vision of justice and love that MFSA embodies will remain a guiding light in all that I do.
With gratitude and hope,
Connor Prusha
Connor Prusha (he/him/his) serves as an Organizing Associate for the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA). He is a nonprofit professional with 4+ years of experience in fundraising, program administration, grantmaking, communications, and community organizing. Connor also serves as Lead, Philanthropy at United Methodist Communications. He is a Certified Candidate for Ordained Ministry in the East Ohio Conference and is a Master of Divinity student at Drew Theological School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Public Administration from Bowling Green State University (OH). Connor is deeply passionate about bringing people together and creating safe spaces that promote a holistic approach to Christ-centered justice and community healing.