Let’s Talk About Justice

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 

Disciples Advocate is the primary engagement platform for Justice and Advocacy Ministries. Learn more by clicking the “Engage” tab above or clicking here:

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.

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

Experience Justice & Advocacy Ministries

Videos and Multimedia productions from Justice and Advocacy Ministries.

Disciples Advocate Digest

Weekly 10-minute videos where Chris Dorsey and Brian Frederick-Gray discuss pressing justice issues and share resources to equip your ministry and advocacy.

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Panel Discussion: Voting Rights, Faith, and Democracy

Immediately following the Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais DHM hosted a panel discussion on voting rights featuring Chris Dorsey, Barbara Williams-Skinner, and Katie Sexton. It is a faithful, challenging, and inspiring conversation that lifts up several tangible resources and tools for next steps.

A Conversation: Refugee & Immigration Issues

In this video recorded in October 2025, Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray and Rev. Grace Kozak discuss important issues about the refugee and immigration systems in the US.

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

The “Let’s Talk About…” Video Series

Video: Let’s Talk About Justice

Topic: Justice · Video · Jul 2024

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.

Video: Let’s Talk about Advocacy (and Disciples Advocate!)

Topic: Advocacy, Civil Rights, Climate Change, Disciples Advocate, Environment, Food, Immigration, Justice, Peace, Racial Justice · Video · Dec 2025

By: Brian Frederick-Gray

In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray (Director for Justice and Advocacy Ministries at DHM) talks about advocacy and shares the important ways that Disciples Advocate is here to help you in the work of living out your faith in the world. Learn More: disciplesadvocate.org

Video: Let’s Talk About The Types of Justice

Topic: Justice · Event Recap, Explainer, Video · Jul 2024

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.

Let’s Talk About: Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel

Topic: Immigration · Video · Dec 2024

By: Brian Frederick-Gray and Jonelle Ocloo

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.

Let’s Talk about Terminology and the US Immigration System

Topic: Immigration, Justice · Explainer, Video · Jan 2025

By: Attorney Jonelle Ocloo and Brian Frederick-Gray

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.”

Let’s Talk About: Justice and the Young Body

Topic: Justice, Youth Ministry · Video · Feb 2025

By: Rev. Managerrie Winston

In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Managerrie Winston (DHM Coordinator for Ministry with Youth and Young Adults) talks about why justice is such a core faith component for young people, and the ways that adult faith leaders can support them.

Video: Let’s Talk about a Green Snowball

Topic: Action Tool, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Environment, Fundraising, Justice · Explainer, Video · Oct 2025

By: Justice and Advocacy Ministries and Green Chalice

In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Rev. Carol Devine (Co-Minister for Green Chalice and Director of Blessed Tomorrow) talks about the “Green Snowball” strategy for using the cost savings from green energy solutions to fund further green energy solutions for congregations.  

Immigration Webinar Highlights

Immigration Webinar Highlights: What Your Church Should Know

Topic: Advocacy, Immigration, Justice · Explainer, Video, Webinar · Mar 2025

By: Justice and Advocacy Ministries

Video Excerpt from the Disciples Justice Ministries Immigration Webinar held on February 25, 2025. Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel Jonelle Ocloo shares “What Your Church Should Know” about the recission of “Sensitive Locations”, practical steps for dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and differentiating between with an ICE Administrative Warrant and a Judicial Warrant.

Immigration Webinar Highlights: Know Your Rights

Topic: Advocacy, Immigration, Justice · Explainer, Video, Webinar · Mar 2025

By: Justice and Advocacy Ministries

Video Excerpt from the Disciples Justice Ministries Immigration Webinar held on February 25, 2025. Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel Jonelle Ocloo shares Know Your Rights resources and information for individuals in the United States.

Immigration Webinar Highlights: Changes for Refugees

Topic: Advocacy, Immigration, Justice · Explainer, Video, Webinar · Mar 2025

By: Justice and Advocacy Ministries

Video Excerpt from the Disciples Justice Ministries Immigration Webinar held on February 25, 2025. Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel Jonelle Ocloo shares an update on the US Refugee Program and the changes implemented by the Trump Administration Executive Orders and Policy Changes (as of late February 2025). 

Additional Video Resources

Thursdays in Black Summit: Session 1

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study · Video · Nov 2024

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.

Thursdays in Black Summit: Session 2

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study · Video · Nov 2024

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.

Civil Rights and Civic Engagement

Topic: Civil Rights, Justice & Advocacy Ministries · Video · Sep 2024

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Please find a full list of upcoming and past events from Justice & Advocacy Ministries

Upcoming Events

Green Chalice Online Gathering November 19, 7pm 2026

Date: November 19, 2026 7:00 pm – November 19, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Past Events

Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference Sept. 1-4, 2026 Christmount Conference Center

Date: September 1, 2026 4:00 pm – September 4, 2026 10:00 am (Eastern)

Location: Christmount Christian Assembly, Black Mountain, NC

Program: Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy, Outdoor Ministries

Green Chalice Online Gathering- August 27, 7pm 2026 Stories from the Justice and Creation Fellows!

Date: August 27, 2026 7:00 pm – August 27, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

We The People: A Multi-Faith Call to Consciousness for the United States

Date: August 17, 2026 8:00 pm – August 17, 2026 10:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: Faith Out Loud! and Faith in Public Life

Program: Justice & Advocacy

The Black Church and Climate Justice Webinar: Faith, Resilience, and Action for a Sustainable Future

Date: July 28, 2026 7:30 pm – July 28, 2026 9:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Black Church Ministries, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy, Outdoor Ministries

Voting Rights Workshop at the 2026 Biennial Session of the National Convocation

Date: June 12, 2026 1:30 pm – June 12, 2026 3:00 pm (Central)

Location: Hyatt Regency DFW, 2334 N International Pkwy, DFW Airport, TX 75261

Program: Justice & Advocacy

Green Chalice Online Gathering- April 16, 2026 Getting the Garden ready!

Date: April 16, 2026 7:00 pm – April 16, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Green Chalice Online Gathering- February 12

Date: February 12, 2026 7:00 pm – February 12, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Green Chalice Online Gathering- Oct. 2, 2025

Date: October 2, 2025 7:00 pm – October 2, 2025 8:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Program: Disciples Young Adults, Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference Sept. 16-19, 2025 Christmount Conference Center

Date: September 16, 2025 4:00 pm – September 19, 2025 10:00 am (Eastern)

Location: Christmount Christian Assembly, Black Mountain, NC

Program: Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy

Follow-Up Discussion: “God So Loved the World” Global Justice Event

Date: September 7, 2025 7:00 pm – September 7, 2025 8:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: Event Organized by Sekinah Hamlin and Brian Frederick-Gray

Program: Justice & Advocacy

Follow-Up Discussion: “God So Loved the World” Global Justice Event

Date: September 4, 2025 7:00 pm – September 4, 2025 8:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: Event Organized by Sekinah Hamlin and Brian Frederick-Gray

Program: Justice & Advocacy

Moral Mondays Memphis

Date: July 14, 2025 12:00 pm – July 14, 2025 1:30 pm (Central)

Location: Civic Center Plaza
125 N. Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103

Organizer: Repairers of the Breach, Disciples Home Missions, Obra Hispana, and Week of Compassion

Program: Justice & Advocacy

Disciples Justice Ministries Immigration Webinar

Date: February 25, 2025 3:00 pm – February 25, 2025 4:30 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online Via Zoom

Organizer: The Disciples Justice Ministries Working Group

Program: Disciples Men, Disciples Women’s Ministries, Disciples Youth, 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

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 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