Sacred Resistance

At Oak Lawn UMC, we believe that faith calls us not only to prayer and worship—but to bold action in the face of injustice. Sacred Resistance is our social justice and advocacy ministry, grounded in our baptismal vow “to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.”

Through education, organizing, and public witness, Sacred Resistance equips our community to respond to local and national issues with courage and compassion. We build partnerships with justice-focused organizations and coalitions, and we show up when it matters—whether through planned campaigns or rapid response efforts.

As United Methodists, we know love is a verb. Sacred Resistance provides opportunities to learn, grow, and take meaningful action in pursuit of equity, dignity, and liberation for all.

Get involved in Sacred Resistance

Join OLUMC’s Public Policy Advocacy & Public Witness

Show Up.

We don’t worship from the sidelines. We show up—in the streets, at the polls, in the pews, and at the tables where decisions are made. To be the Church means being fully present in the places where our faith meets the world’s pain. Our presence is part of the protest.

Speak Up.

Silence is not neutral—it’s complicity. We speak up against injustice, hatred, and harm—and for equity, dignity, and belonging. As followers of Jesus, our voices must rise in love and in truth, especially when it’s hard. Because preaching rainbows without naming the storm is not enough.

Join our Sacred Resistance Team List

Lift up.

We lift up those who are weary, grieving, or forgotten. We lift up stories that have been silenced, names that have been erased, and communities under attack. This is the Gospel in action: not just love in theory, but love that lifts. Love that sees. Love that heals.

Upcoming Events & Topics to Watch

No Kings Day March – Dallas – October 18

There will be coordinated marches across the country on October 18. Rev. Rachel and Cher will be representing us at the march in Washington, DC, while many from Oak Lawn UMC will participate locally in Dallas.

We highly encourage you to join the virtual training session scheduled for Wednesday evening to prepare for the event. Details and registration information can be found here.

Highly Recommended: No Kings Day March Virtual Training – Know Your Rights – 10/15

Attend Virtually – this training is being provided in English and Spanish via the ACLU online on Wednesday, 10/15 at 6 p.m. Central / 7 p.m. Eastern.

Get all the info by clicking here.

Official No Kings Day March Info from Organizers

Saturday, October 18 12 – 3pm CDT

Pacific Plaza
401 N Harwood St
Dallas, TX 75215

Official Organizers Website: No Kings Dallas

One City, Many Colors – October 18

Join us at the Legacy of Love Monument, located just across the intersection from the church, as we come together to show our support for our community in response to the governor’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks this month. Let’s stand proud and represent Oak Lawn and OLUMC—Dallas’s most vibrant and welcoming church!

If you have any questions or would like to help coordinate, please reach out to Pastor Ryan. Otherwise, simply meet in front of the church a few minutes before the event.

Let’s celebrate love, diversity, and unity—see you there!