CWACM is an expansive anti-oppression community honoring a diversity of spiritual, religious and philosophical truths and their fullest expressions.

CWACM Agenda

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Disrupting Privilege

All oppression is connected – heterosexism, racism, sexism, genderism, colonialism, ableism and all other ways in which we separate ourselves from each other. Disrupting privilege ...

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Justice Ministries

CWACM began as a resistance movement; one that challenged the status quo of traditional "church," which often excludes based on race, sexual orientation and gender ...

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Religious Violence

Religious violence is a phenomenon where Religion is either the subject or object of violent behavior. At the intersections, we recognize that many have been ...

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Claiming Our Identities

In a world where binary thinking is normalized, the Movement intentionally celebrates a spectrum of identity. We teach, live and affirm gender expansiveness, naming ourselves and celebrating each other.

JUSTNotes

Another Queer Night at the 2023 Tony Awards

In this Pride Month of 2023, marking another milestone seems just as important as continuing the ongoing struggle for full inclusion and equity for people who identify as LGBTQ+.

I Love Juneteenth

I love Juneteenth. While it has long been embraced by the Black citizens of Texas, and parts of Oklahoma since its inception in 1865, much of the nation had no knowledge of it. But like many aspects of life in America, the seed of its existence, was well rooted in the nation and in the last 20 years has blossomed in our consciousness.

Herstory: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA)

As a Black person whom society identifies as female, Women’s History Month is huge, for me. I start with Audrey Lorde’s poignant statement, “we were never meant to survive,” as valid reason for me, a Black Woman, to celebrate.

Welcome to CWACM

Voices From Our Community

I joined CWACM because

I joined CWACM because I would rather be a part of an inclusive movement committed to social and racial justice than be ordained into a deeply divided and conflicted institution (the UMC).

Rev. Robyn Morrison

Helena, Montana

I support CWACM because

I support CWACM because I believe in the mission; to reach out, embrace, and empower people who have been marginalized, outcast, and condemned.

Rev. Robyn Morrison

Helena, Montana

I found a new home in CWACM

I attended my first CWACM/JustChurch gathering in Lawrence, KS. I found a home that I have been longing to find as I discovered a depth of authenticity and hospitality that took me in and welcomed me with open arms. I look forward to being a part of this transformation as it continues to unfold.

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David Lafary

St. Louis, Missouri

Be the change

Gandhi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." By BEing with The Church Within A Church Movement, I am able to help co-create a new way of doing church that does not rely on systems of oppression.

Terry Schwennesen

About CWACM

A justice movement offering extraordinary ordination, non-hierarchical community relationships, inspiration and activism alongside a Methodist heritage.

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