“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”  Micah 6:8

Holy Covenant’s Advocates for Justice and Peace is a group of individuals seeking to live out the call to do justice by educating our congregation and community on justice and peace issues; providing resources for individuals or groups who want to be involved in justice ministries; and acting on local, national, and international justice issues as they arise.

What Do We Believe?

We believe all people –  regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation –  deserve equal, compassionate, inclusive treatment.  We believe that God guides us to act on this belief and that we must act publicly to provide support to others – we need to challenge our society and work toward this dream as God leads us.

Activities have included:
•  Raising relief funds for the victims of genocide in Sudan
•  Coordinating efforts to restore funding for children’s health insurance (CHIPS) in Texas
•  Educating the congregation/community on legislative, election and voting issues
•  A member of Partners in Harmony for the Turtle Creek Chorale
•  Serving as a host location for Dallas Dinner Table—an outreach to combat racism
•  Leading Bible Study “Claiming the Promise:”  Examination of Homosexuality and the Bible
•  Hosting educational “Film Fests” in which documentary films are viewed, followed by group discussion over important justice issues
•  Bringing the “Shower of Stoles” to HCUMC (Stoles of clergy surrendered due to sexual orientation)
•  Sponsoring Coffee Hour 4 week study of the UMC Social Principles— one result being the formation of the Green Team.
•  Facilitating book study on ”Becoming a Justice Seeking Congregation” led by the author, Rev. Bill McElvaney— resulting in a fall four week sermon and Sunday School series on Social Justice.  Primary emphasis was Immigration, Racism, and Homosexuality.
•  Planting a “Peace Pole” at HCUMC
•  Sponsoring “Meet the Troops” quarterly
•  Hosting a 90 minute Anti-Racism presentation for Administrative Council.  Second presentation for the Leadership Team
•  Sponsoring church wide viewing of film “For the Bible Tells Me So”—follow up Lecture/discussion session with Rev John Holbert from Perkins School of Theology
•  Developing entrance to network working toward Immigration Reform
•  Developing and presenting 2 week Racism Sunday School Series for Adult Classes
•  Reviewing “Peace Village” camp for children and youth—implementation in youth programming

The Advocates are co-chaired by Mary Mitchell Trimble and Rob Evans.  Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in room EB 202.  Activities and events are announced in the Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter. Join us!!