We are pleased to announce that on Saturday, December 9th from 9-1pm, AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez will offer a congregation-wide workshop titled: Building an Intersectional Justice Movement: An Introduction to the Interlocking Justice Framework

This workshop will provide an introduction to the Interlocking Justice framework with a deeper look into three of the 5 IJ practices. Participants will learn about the ways in which different forms of oppression intersect and compound, as well as strategies for building a more inclusive and intersectional justice movement. The session will include opportunities for group discussions, interactive exercises, and well as practical tips for adopting the IJ framework.

Mark your calendars now! And stayed tuned for registration information in the coming months.

This fall’s Great Day of Service will again be environmentally focused. Test the neighborhood for gas leaks, pull an invasive plant, or clean up the Potomac River.

For more information and to register go here: https://foundryumc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1920008

Please join us for this congregation-wide morning of service and creation care!

The Sacred Resistance team educates, organizes, and empowers the Foundry community for advocacy and public witness addressing various social justice issues we are facing at both the local and national levels.

Every Sunday from September 10 to October 1, a member of the team will be in the Commons after both services to answer any questions you may have.

If you would like to join this team, email sacredresistance@foundryumc.org

Upcoming dates to engage:

-Regular monthly meeting at Foundry- Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m.

-WIN Fall kick-off picnic (see below)

Foundry's LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Advocacy Ministry Team has resumed meetings to plan our advocacy and participation at both Reconciling Ministry Network's Convocation in October and the General Conference in 2024, both in Charlotte, NC. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. both in person at Foundry and on Zoom. Please contact Ann Brown Birkel at lgbtqadvocacy@foundryumc.org for more information or to confirm your plan to join.

Registration is open for the Reconciling Ministry Network’s Convocation in Charlotte, NC from October 13-15. Several members of the Ministry Team will be attending and we are glad to have you join us as well! Learn more and register at https://rmnetwork.org/convocation2023/.

Please join us for this important WIN actions! Your presence makes a big difference in advancing the causes of justice in our City!

The upcoming WIN picnic is just around the corner! Don't miss out – RSVP now at https://bit.ly/picnicsept9. Join us on September 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the park near Varick Memorial AME Zion Church (255 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019). It's an excellent opportunity to connect, discuss WIN's Fall plans, and savor delicious food. If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Jackie Wright at jwrightwin@gmail.com with 'Dietary restrictions' in the subject. For questions, email sacredresistance@foundryumc.org

Foundry is a member of the Congregation Action Network (CAN), a collective of more than 70 Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Humanist, Hindu, Buddhist, and other congregations in the DC Metro region, bringing faithful resistance to end detention, deportation, profiling, and criminalization of immigrants and demanding and upholding justice, dignity, safety, and family unity.

CAN expects more community event opportunities throughout the year; Foundry welcomes all interested in this social justice ministry. If you are interested in being a part of this work, email sacredresistance@foundryumc.org or Audrey Miller Hallett @ adhallett@mac.com

For 40 years, Creation Justice Ministries has acted on the Christian vocation to seek justice for God’s planet and people. A leading faith voice representing denominations across Christian traditions, Creation Justice Ministries has long inspired and equipped people across the country to protect, restore, and rightly share God’s creation.

To celebrate our significant 40th anniversary milestone, we invite you to a Service of Celebration with a joyful reception to follow.

We will tell our story with past and present leaders of Creation Justice Ministries; identify hope for the present moment; and inspire the world for the work to come with music, prayer, and fellowship.

Register here!

The 2023 Immigration Border Immersion is NOW OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS of the Baltimore-Washington Conference. We are seeking clergy, laity, and young people (21-35 yrs. old) who want to have a transformational experience, learn about migration, immigration, and root causes. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to God through the voice of the immigrant and be part of the change as they implement and take actions in their local communities.

Go here for more information

Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years on death row in Alabama for a crime he did not commit before he was finally freed in 2015 through the efforts of Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative. Hear about his experiences and learn ways that individuals and congregations can assist those who are currently or formerly incarcerated.

Register to attend in person: https://HintonSeptember20.eventbrite.com
Register to attend the webinar: https://HintonSeptember20webinar.eventbrite.com