About Us
Justice and Advocacy Ministries Empowers Disciples to use our voices and our actions to promote greater justice and mercy in the world.
Disciples Home Missions seeks to bring a coordinated approach to influencing the church’s work for justice with a focus on three key areas:
- Refugee and Immigration Ministries
- Racial Justice
- Environmental Justice
Check out the Resources listed below for ways that you, your congregation, or your community can be a part of working for God’s dream of justice to be made manifest in the world.
Click the Experience button above for videos from Justice and Advocacy Ministries.
Click the Engage button to find links to our social media accounts and a full list of Upcoming Events.
Reach out to the Director of Justice and Advocacy Ministries, Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray, by scrolling down to the Contact Card at the bottom of any of these pages.
Resources
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This guide, developed in collaboration between the National Immigrant Law Center (NILC) and the National Employment Law Project (NELP), provides practical advice for addressing immigration-related actions in the workplace. It is available in multiple languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Thai.
In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Attorney Jonelle Ocloo (Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel) defines/describes key phrases in the US Immigration system such as “refugee” and “asylee” and “immigrant.”
This season in our churches, homes, and schools feels heavy, but our collective capacity to strengthen one another and our communities is great. We are an extension of our magnificent Creator--one who emboldens, loves, and heals us toward a world that is unlike empire. The Realm of God moves by the Spirit in all living things, cultivating justice and harmony one precious load of anointing at a time.
It is imperative we lift up and carry the power of the Holy Spirit in refreshing ways. Our legions of lay leaders fortify the church for every season, especially those seasons that dare us to follow Jesus. “Weightlifters” provides you with enough development materials for monthly laity training over the next year. Let us lean into intentional conditioning and be well!
All people in the United States have certain rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of immigration status. The curated resources listed below can help you and your community stay informed, prepared, and united in support of immigrant neighbors.Please Note: This information is not a substitute for advice from a lawyer.
Justice and Advocacy Ministries presents this four-part, guided workshop to help you build vibrant, faithful conversations about justice in your church and community.
In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Attorney Jonelle Ocloo (Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel) talks about her work as an immigration attorney, the services she offers Disciples, and her own immigration journey.
Panel Discussion featuring Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen, Dr. Irie L. Session, Rev. Gabriel Lopez, and Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri; moderated by Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray
Watch the Recording from the second session of the Thursdays in Black Summit! Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black!
Together, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, testimony in action, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.
Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black!
Together, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, testimony in action, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.
During the US Presidential Debate on Tuesday September 10, Former President Donald Trump amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating their neighbors’ pets. These false claims echoed similar anti-immigrant comments made by his campaign, including his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.
This kind of rhetoric is unacceptable. It is dangerous, dehumanizing, and puts already vulnerable communities even more at risk of threats and violence.
A quick, two-page document with Group Guidelines for Faithful Conversations on Tough Topics.
In the second video of the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Brian (Director for Justice and Advocacy Ministries at Disciples Home Missions) talks about the four classic types of justice – Distributive Justice, Procedural Justice, Retributive Justice, and Restorative Justice.
In the first video of the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Brian (Director for Justice and Advocacy Ministries at Disciples Home Missions) talks about how justice is core to our Christian faith, offers the description of justice that most inspires him, and invites others to share in the work.
Drawing on Yara Allen's powerful song "Somebody's Hurting My Brother" this one page guide gives you an easy conversation starter for talking about justice.
A comprehensive guide on effective advocacy strategies developed in 2020 by the Disciples Justice Ministries cohort group.
Under the Experience tab you will find Videos and Multimedia productions from/featuring Justice and Advocacy Ministries.
An Intersectional Gospel:
Faith That Moves Beyond Comfort
A Panel Conversation with Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen, Dr. Irie L. Session, Rev. Gabriel Lopez, and Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri moderated by Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray
Additional Video Resources
In the first video of the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Brian (Director for Justice and Advocacy Ministries at Disciples Home Missions) talks about how justice is core to our Christian faith, offers the description of justice that most inspires him, and invites others to share in the work.
In the second video of the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Brian (Director for Justice and Advocacy Ministries at Disciples Home Missions) talks about the four classic types of justice – Distributive Justice, Procedural Justice, Retributive Justice, and Restorative Justice.
Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black!
Together, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, testimony in action, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.
Watch the Recording from the second session of the Thursdays in Black Summit! Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black!
Together, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives, testimony in action, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.
Engage
Under the Engage tab you’ll find a full list of Upcoming and Past Events from Justice and Advocacy Ministries.
Past Events
Thursdays in Black Summit Day 1
Date: November 13, 2024 1:00 pm – November 13, 2024 2:30 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Organizer: Disciples and UCC Thursdays in Black Team
Program: Christian Education & Faith Formation, Disciples Men, Disciples Women’s Ministries, Justice & Advocacy
Ecumenical Climate Ambassador Training
Date: November 16, 2024 11:30 am – November 16, 2024 3:30 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Organizer: Blessed Tomorrow
Program: Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy
Thursdays in Black Summit Day 2
Date: November 20, 2024 1:00 pm – November 20, 2024 2:30 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Organizer: Disciples and UCC Thursdays in Black Team
Program: Christian Education & Faith Formation, Disciples Men, Disciples Women’s Ministries, Justice & Advocacy
