Class Advocacy, Frisbee, God's Renewed Creation...and much more!

Today was an educating and eye-opening day for the Micah Corps! Kathy Moore and Jill Westfall, both from the child-advocacy non-profit organization Voices for Children, came and spoke about the many ways in which the children of Nebraska are harmed by poverty and neglect throughout the state. Their presentation highlighted the facts of children in poverty, as well as an educational seminar on case versus class advocacy. Furthermore, Darcy Tromanhauser, from the Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest, spoke about the facts and circumstances surrounding immigration. Specifically, the need for immigration reform that offers workable solutions that uphold our values and help us move forward together. Lastly, Zach Anderson, Assistant Peace and Justice Coordinator for the Nebraska Conference, spoke to the interns about the pastoral letter from United Methodist Bishops, “God’s Renewed Creation.” Zach discussed environmental degradation, global poverty, and weapons proliferation with the interns, while also helping to promote the document’s call for all United Methodists to get involved in eliminating many of the dire justice problems in our society. The day was filled with much work and preparation, however, the interns did take a short break to play Frisbee (which can be seen in the video!). Thank you again for all your mission share dollars that make this program possible, and we look forward to keeping everyone updated on the work and progress of the Micah Corps!