Social Action Newsletter
Desert Southwest Conference United Methodist Women 7/21
Mission U
Our 2021 DSC virtual Mission u will offer the following studies. ALL are welcome! Invite your family & friends!
• July 23-24 Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique Morris
Study Leader: Billie Fidlin with Khalil Rushdan, AZ ACLU
• August 13-14 Bearing Witness in the Kin-dom: Living Into the Church’s Moral Witness Through Radical Discipleship by Darryl W. Stephens
Study Leader: Dior Desormeau
Contact: Janette Gann, Dean jgann1329@gmail.com
Billie Laramie, Assistant Dean
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW UNTIL AUGUST 12 $20 each. Book links & Study Leader information are on the registration link below.
Friday 5:30 pm - 8 pm; Saturday 8:30am - noon; Both open with Chat.
Letter to EPA and President Biden about Clean Car Standards
The letter will be delivered later this summer. Below is the link if you would like to add your name:
United Methodist Women's Office of Racial Justice Summer Matinee Movie and Discussion Series
There is no cost to participate. The sessions will include a brief introduction, viewing the movie together, breakout groups to discuss the film and wrap-up reflections. Movie/episode lengths vary but are usually about 1 hour. Depending on the film length, we will be together 1.5-2 hours. These sessions will not be recorded. No prior knowledge is required. All are welcome.
Register at the links below:
Tuesdays @ 3PM ET
13th Watch Party and Discussion
Friday, July 16 from 7-9 p.m. MST
"Other Side of the Hill" Watch Party and Discussion
Monday, July 19 from 7-8 p.m. MST
Shout Out
Shout out to Rachel Mosher for leading us in a virtual study of Becoming Peacemakers in a Culture of Violence at Mission U. This is a fantastic curriculum for youth leaders!
Faith Talks
Here is a link to the Faith Talks that have been held by the National Office: