Category: Social Action Commission

The Courage to Strike Back[1]… In Jesus’ Name!

[1] James 2 (The Message translation) By Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, D. Hum., MSW, LCSW Director/Consultant, Social Action No slackers, just doers, be faithful and available. The Call has gone out for… Read More »

2nd annual Climate Metrics Survey

2nd annual Climate Metrics Survey The African Methodist Episcopal Church is fielding its 2nd annual Climate Metrics Survey with Blessed Tomorrow from September 16-26. We are grateful for this tool, which offers insights… Read More »

What Every AME member Needs to Know About the 116th Congress

(Washington, DC) It’s a New Day….. In the US House of Representatives and US Senate.  Today, we assume that you may not remember or be aware of how the actions of… Read More »

Rally 2 End Racism

Rally 2 End Racism The National Council of Churches, over its more than 60 years, has decried the policies, practices, customs, and acts that bore evidence of racism in the… Read More »

Activating Messengers for public Education (AME Power): Trauma-Informed Schools—Solutions to Trauma-Laden Environments)

Activating Messengers for public Education (AME Power): Trauma-Informed Schools—Solutions to Trauma-Laden Environments) Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, Director of AME Social Action Commission     What’s the big deal, you may be asking? The big deal is… Read More »

SOCIAL ACTION CORNER

SOCIAL ACTION CORNER   Did you know that the AME Church took positions on 13 issues[1] during the 150th session of the General Conference in July 2016.  During business session… Read More »