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National Grassroots Organizing Training
October 1–3, 2025 | Baltimore, MD
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS), in collaboration with United Women in Faith, Organizing for Mission Network, Baltimore Washington Annual Conference Advocacy and Action Team and the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference, is offering a National Grassroots Organizing Training.
This will be a transformative, faith-rooted experience for United Methodist leaders ready to take action for justice in their local communities.
Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the United Methodist Social Principles, this training is a call to faithful action. Participants will gain practical skills, spiritual grounding, and a strong theological foundation to confront injustice and organize for systemic change.
Justice is not a solo journey. It is collective. It is relational. It is deeply spiritual. Organizing is a way to live out our faith by building communities rooted in dignity, equity, and shared power.
Organizing Training Details
What: Training for United Methodist Leaders
When: October 1–3, 2025
Where: Baltimore, MD
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
Registration Fee: $150 (covers training, lodging, and meals; payable upon acceptance)
Travel: Participants are responsible for their own transportation
Note: Space is limited. Applications will be reviewed for alignment with training goals.
What to Expect
This training will equip United Methodist leaders with both the spiritual grounding and practical tools needed to build justice-centered organizing teams within their communities.
Participants will learn how to:
- Build local organizing teams rooted in faith and action
- Develop strategic, relational power through intentional partnerships
- Launch and sustain grassroots campaigns for justice
- Reflect spiritually and theologically on the work of liberation
- Connect with a national network of leaders committed to justice
Who Should Apply
This training is designed for committed United Methodist leaders who are ready to step into or deepen their role as justice organizers. Whether you’re just beginning or already leading campaigns in your community, this training offers fresh tools, frameworks, and relationships to support your journey.
Questions? Please contact Rev. Laura Kigweba, Director of Grassroots Organizing, The General Board of Church and Society (lkigweba@umcjustice.org)