Change the World is a movement to connect United Methodists on one weekend: May 14- 15, 2011 in addressing the problem of hunger. All United Methodist congregations are encouraged to undertake some project that addresses this complex issue. Globally, 22 thousand children die each day from poverty-related causes. In the U.S., 43.6 million people live in poverty. If all 11 million United Methodists address the problems related to hunger and undernourishment, we can be a force for change in our country and in the world.
All United Methodist churches are encouraged to participate in the Change the World weekend in May and be a part of the solution to this world wide problem.
Examples of some programs would be things like holding food drives or sponsoring a walk to raise money for a food pantry or Meals-on Wheels organization, preparing and serving meals to the homeless, sponsoring community educational programs about hunger, or having an intensive study that explores the hunger issue and looks at sustainable solutions.
Information on Change the World Day can be found on the Texas Annual Conference website and the UMCOM website.
UMCOM has produced a multimedia bundle ($25 cost) to go with a free Change the World sermon series. Registration and information on the bundle can be found at the UMCOM website: www.umcom.org/changetheworld.
Register your hunger-related event there. By completing the form, UMCOM will include your event on the Rethink – Change the World Event Map,and provide a 50% discount on the purchase of the $25 multimedia bundle.
Changing the World provides an opportunity for United Methodists to work together in addressing the problems of hunger in our communities.
