The United Methodist Church has a long history of advocating for social justice. John Wesley and the early Methodists expressed their opposition to societal ills such as slavery, inhumane prison conditions, alcohol abuse, and child labor. Today, Atlanta First’s engage ministries organize to promote climate justice and protect civil and human rights for all people, with special attention given to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and class.

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Vote And Be A Voting Advocate

The United Methodist Church affirms the right to vote for all as a basic human right. According to our Social Principles:

“We hold governments responsible for the protection of the rights of the people to free and fair elections…The form and the leaders of all governments should be determined by exercise of the right to vote guaranteed to all adult citizens.” (2016 Book of Discipline, Paragraph 164a “Basic Freedoms and Human Rights.”)

Need to register to vote or check your registration status, request an absentee ballot, find a polling location, or even request a ride to the polls visit newgeorgiaproject.org/voter-resources.

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Events

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Ministry Partners

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Get connected to engage: e-mail engage@atlantafirstumc.org if you have questions or suggestions for events, if you’d like more information on how to attend or help with events and hospitality.

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