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Welcome to our Website where we will share with you, our work, activities, events, and resources. There are Native people living in every state in this Jurisdiction. We support existing Native American United Methodist Churches as well as work with all the Native communities within the Jurisdiction and beyond. Our focus is on leadership development, outreach ministries, education, and advocacy.
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Indigenous Nations. Read more in our articles section here. Rev. Neal Christie, Assistant General Secretary GBCS, a great advocate of Native ministries within the UMC is in need of our support. Join us in taking action calling for his reinstatement. Advocate for our Allies Here 2020 Annual Meeting More information HERE! The United Methodist Church stands against racism more information Here. More Breaking News: GNJ Conference takes bold new step with $5 million plan entitled Journey of Hope that includes training and education, community engagement, congregational and leadership development and addressing racism and bias in policies and procedures of GNJ. Educational opportunity - Explore the connections between colonialism, racism, white supremacy in our articles section and Doctrine of Discovery Conference HERE. Educate yourself and others about Outstanding Native American Women on Indian Country's Hidden Figures presentation HERE. Learn more about the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's fight for sovereign recognition and land rights HERE. Our concentration in 2020 has been on the escalating problem of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Please see our MMIWG / MMNWG RESOURCES page to take action. See our MURDERED & MISSING INDIGENOUS / NATIVE WOMEN & GIRLS SECTION ON OUR EDUCATION PAGE to learn more. Check out our ARTICLES for continuing coverage of this important issue. In addition, check out our WORSHIP RESOURCES section for Native American Ministries Sunday liturgies, Prayers & Litanies, and liturgy for remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Come back to our website as new reports, activities and resources will be added. Thank you for your interest in our organization. Contact us with any questions. |
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Within this section of our website you will find resources to help expand your knowledge and that of others in your church and conference in Native American history and culture. It is here that you can access training videos, curriculum, articles, liturgies, speakers, vendors, and more! TAKE ACTION on various issues. Additional resources and articles can also be found on our social media pages including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!
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With God’s grace and guidance, the NORTHEASTERN JURISDICTION NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES COMMITTEE will serve as the body that gathers to listen to and support fellow Native United Methodists, partners with all Native Peoples, educates non-Natives, and advocates for Native issues with our strong Native communities in the Northeastern Jurisdiction and beyond.