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After the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Disciples Home Missions hosted a panel discussion on Voting Rights, Faith, and Democracy that features: Rev. Chris Dorsey, Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, and Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton; with Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray as facilitator.
The May Disciples Advocate Email Edition begins with a lead article from Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund reflecting on her experiences at Ecumenical Advocacy Days. It continues with DHM’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s recent decision that guts the Voting Rights Acts, links and articles from ministry partners, invitations to upcoming justice events, advocacy toolkits to support your work, and link to the most recent weekly videos from Disciples Advocate Digest. Check it out and spread the word!
On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that guts the Voting Rights Act. It is now significantly harder to challenge redistricting maps for racial discrimination. For decades, courts could assess the impact of those maps—regardless of intent. That standard has been overturned. Disciples Home Missions receives this decision with grief and resolve.
The April Disciples Advocate Email Edition begins with a lead article from Rev. Ryan Cullumber of Harbor Christian Church and Living Coast Ministry. Then it continues with an announcement about Ecumenical Advocacy Days, links and articles from ministry partners, invitations to upcoming justice events, advocacy toolkits to support your work, and a special word about the weekly videos from Disciples Advocate Digest.
DHM was a co-sponsor of the Faithful Response Ecumenical Immigration Gathering at Camp Christian in Ohio. The event was planned by Week of Compassion and Justice & Advocacy Ministries alongside partners from the United Church of Christ and the Church of the Brethren. This was a pilot project and we hope to bring similar events to other Regions. Contact Brian Frederick-Gray for more information.
The March Disciples Advocate Email Edition begins with a lead article from Rev. Laura Phillips, Director for the Children Worship Wonder and Welcome Program. Then it continues with an announcement about the Disciples Advocate Digest (a weekly video series from DHM), links and articles from ministry partners, invitations to upcoming justice events, and advocacy toolkits to support your work.
World Water Day is March 22nd. World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. Ecosystems supply, purify and protect freshwater resources. Apart from directly captured rainwater, humans get every drop of freshwater from either groundwater, surface water or frozen water.
In response to ICE, on January 22-23 faith leaders from around the country “answered the call to Minneapolis” put forth by the local, faith-based organizing coalition MARCH.
Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray shared, “We were invited to learn what was happening in Minnesota, support our siblings in faith, and take their lessons back to our own contexts." This handout is one step in sharing learnings from the MARCH Minnesota events.
Every year World Wetlands Day is celebrated around the world on February 2nd. This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." The global campaign spotlights the timeless role of traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity.
In this article for Patheos, Rev. Dr. Leah Schade shares that "Minnesota pastors urge U.S. clergy to prepare now for ICE incursions. Their wisdom and experience show us how."
