“What does God require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8
RECONCILING MINISTRIES NETWORK
Reconciling Ministries Network is a coalition of United Methodists that celebrates that LGBTQ+ persons are a good expression of God’s diverse creation. RMN exists to advocate for the affirmation of all of God’s children in the Church and the world.
Individuals, small groups, and congregations can join the network to support their goal of full participation of all people in the life and leadership. Northaven has been a RMN congregation for over 25 years, and continues to work with other Reconciling churches, clergy, and laity toward full inclusion.
For more information, visit www.rmnetwork.org
TAKE A STAND
LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
Northaven marches proudly and stands boldly in our knowledge that
EVERYONE is made in the image of God and unconditionally LOVED.
As long-standing allies of the LGBTQ+ community, Northaven advocates actively in the community. We also:
Proudly participate in annual Pride festivals and events.
Host speakers from the LGBTQ+ community.
Continue our decades-long leadership with the Reconciling Ministries Network.
Host Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial services to honor those who’ve lost their lives to violence
JOURNEY TOWARD RACIAL JUSTICE
Northaven found its voice in social activism over 50 years ago, and it is still one of our strongest values. We believe that faith motivates us to respond to the needs of others and to advocate for systems that address injustice.
In 2021, Northaven was chosen by the North Texas Conference of the UMC to participate in a pilot program addressing racial injustice in our communities. With Conference support, Northaven leaders met monthly to assess our congregation's views and to discuss ways in which we might address individual and systemic racism.
One result of that work is a partnership with The Village United Methodist Church in DeSoto, Texas. Clergy and leadership from both churches meet several times a year to build relationships and actively serve together.
We hosted members of The Village UMC for a “Together We Dine” event in April 2023, followed by a joint service project at Owenwood Farm in Northeast Dallas in June. We look forward to building relationships for many years to come!
Northaven’s advocacy for the Black Lives Matter movement was highlighted after the death of George Floyd. We continue to call out hate in any corner where it grows and embrace love in our community and world.
PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY
Northaven Church believes that we have an obligation to God and to our neighbors — the immigrant, the laborer, those living in poverty, those pushed to the margins of society. We proudly partner with allies in advocacy as we seek to make a difference in our community and world.
Downwinders at Risk Education Fund
Southern Sector Rising
Texas Christians for Reproductive Justice
Texas Impact
LEND A HAND
Northaven members volunteer and serve on teams that support local nonprofits providing critical services to our community.
Volunteer Opportunity of the Month — Thanksgiving Baskets
This November, Northaven will have the opportunity to provide our friends at Christ's Foundry with Thanksgiving baskets. Nonperishable items and grocery gift cards are suggested donations.
Our goal is to provide 50 baskets, so if you can give one or more baskets, it will be such a blessing. Once you have your items, please bring them to the church by November 24th.
Interested in other ways to serve? Click here to access a list of our ongoing volunteer opportunities!
To sign up to volunteer or for any questions, email serve@northaven.org
As a congregation, we are always asking the question of how our faith compels us to respond. One way we make our impact in the world is through donations made by our Mission and Justice Fund (MJF).
Established in 1969, the Mission and Justice Fund has donated over $1.6 million to worthy charities and organizations , both local and global, who address issues of hunger, low cost housing , human rights, medical needs and children and youth development.
Last year the MJF made donations totaling $64,934 to 13 organizations. You can find a listing of those organizations here.
Our application process is now open with a deadline of December 15, 2023 to submit an application for funding. Decisions on funding are expected sometime in February 2024. You can find an application for funding here.
Select the agency below to read more about their work
BLACK TIE DINNER
Black Tie Dinner, Inc. (BTD) is a non-profit organization that raises funds for LGBTQ+ supportive organizations serving North Texas through a premier event of empowerment, education, and entertainment in partnership with the community.
Northaven is a proud beneficiary of BTD since 2006! Distributions from BTD are used to fund numerous Northaven ministries including our participation in Dallas Pride events, hosting of a Transgender Day of Remembrance, advocacy within the United Methodist denomination, and support of organizations that share our passion for social justice and inclusion.
BTD has grown to become the largest LGBTQ+ fundraising event of its kind in the nation.
Northaven is grateful for our ongoing relationship with BTD! We look forward to our continued partnership as we act boldly in our community and advocate for our LGBTQ+ siblings.
Join us at this year’s BTD event on November 16, 2024!
To learn more about BTD, visit www.blacktie.org
GO GREEN
Northaven has a Green Sustainability Team! Our threefold objectives as Christians are to:
Care for Mother Earth
Care for ourselves
Care for our church and community
We are committed to educate, motivate, change, and reveal our current Greening and our future Greening. We have a vibrant 30-member team of all ages that meets monthly over Zoom as we organize projects to support our planet.
For a list of action items that you can do to make your home and community greener, please click here!
Join us! Let’s work together to make Mother Earth a better place as God’s servants. Contact us at green@northaven.org
