Affirmation - An unofficial organization advocating for justice and full inclusion of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people within the denomination. www.umaffirm.org
DeafSpirit - A United Methodist Outreach Venture - Outreach venture aimed at young deaf people in the greater Washington D.C. area. It aims to make a safe space for deaf people to practice discipleship. www.deafspirit.org
General Board of Church and Society - The advocacy and public policy group of the UMC "showing the members of the church and the society that the reconciliation that God effected through Christ involves personal, social, and civic righteousness." www.umc-gbcs.org
Methodist Federation for Social Action - Independent organization seeking to bring United Methodists together for search of peace and justice in the world and the church. www.mfsaweb.org
Reconciling Ministries Network - Formerly the Reconciling Congregation Program. A national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church. www.rmnetwork.org
Tyrand Cooperative Ministries Inc. - A program of the West Virginia Conference providing food, assistance, and a thrift and school store. www.tyrand.org
