The Church and Society Committee focuses on education, action and advocacy with decision-makers to eliminate the injustices experienced by marginalized people. The group, which formed November 2021, first advocated for public transportation options in Livingston County for people to get to work and church over the weekend.

In 2024 the Committee unanimously voted to join the Reconciling Ministry Network.

If you have questions or are interested in joining the group to learn more about justice and advocacy issues within the church and community please reach out to the church office, Suzanne Everett, Director of Mission and Justice Engagement.

Our local Church & Society Committee takes it name from the “big church” version, the General Board of Church and Society, which is dedicated to the work of living faith, seeking justice, and pursuing peace. Learn more about the General Board of Church & Society’s work at https://www.umcjustice.org/

Projects of the Church & Society Committee

Access for All Project

This work group focuses on disability awareness and improving access to all church activities.

Meets the fourth Friday of the month at 11:30 am via Zoom.

Director Nichole Wright

Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Project

The Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism group’s current work focuses on racism and anti-bias education, personally and corporately as a church and community.

• Watch the Arc of Justice Tour Reflections Video (link takes you to YouTube)
• Education modules are available on the Michigan Conference website: https://abar.michiganumc.org/

Plans events several times a year (scroll down for upcoming events)

• June 7: Juneteen Celebration & Dinner
• Contact the co-directors to learn more.

Co-Directors

Suzanne Everett and Kara Shuell

Economic Justice Project

This work group currently focuses on issues of transit equity and justice issues around poverty.

Meets the Third Tuesday of the Month, 6 pm via Zoom

Co-Directors

Pam Kummer and Anne Sparling

Green Team Project

We need volunteers on the Green Team to evaluate ways to improve energy use and develop a five-year plan.

Director Libby Brough

Welcoming ALL: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Project

Meets the Third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Interested in LGBTQ+ Advocacy? Contact Heather Buttorff