MFSA NCC

"We affirm the dignity, worth and rights of migrants, immigrants and refugees, including displaced and stateless people. In so doing, we acknowledge that the world today is facing an unprecedented crisis related to the displacement of vast numbers of people due to such factors as ongoing wars and other hostilities, foreign interventions, widespread famine and hunger, global warming and climate change, and the failure of nation-states to adequately protect and care for their people.

We recognize that displaced people are particularly vulnerable as their in-between status often provides them with few protections and benefits, leaving them open to exploitation, violence and abuse. We urge United Methodists to welcome migrants, refugees, and immigrants into their congregations and to commit themselves to providing concrete support, including help with navigating restrictive and often lengthy immigration policies, and assistance with securing food, housing, education, employment and other kinds of support.

We oppose all laws and policies that attempt to criminalize, dehumanize or punish displaced individuals and families based on their status as migrants, immigrants or refugees. Additionally, we decry attempts to detain displaced people and hold them in inhumane and unsanitary conditions. We challenge policies that call for the separation of families, especially parents and minor children, and we oppose the existence of for-profit detention centers for such purposes." From the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church

Movie Screening - Bad Faith

The Fairmont Mission and Justice team and the North Carolina Conference chapter of Methodist Federation for Social Action will have a screening of the documentary of "Bad Faith" Sunday, September 14th at 3 pm at Fairmont United Methodist Church. The film discusses the origins and development of Christian Nationalism over the decades and the impact it has had on both politics and religion. There will be a discussion following the film facilitated by the Reverend Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director of the North Carolina Council of Churches. There is no charge for the screening.. Please feel free to invite someone. To learn about the film you can go to

Bad Faith Documentary Bad Faith exposes Christian Nationalism, the most powerful anti-democratic force in America. Streaming on AppleTv+ and Google Play beginning April 26. Available for preorder now.