One thing about Reconciliation that immediately drew me in was its emphasis on social justice. Though many congregations pay lip service to the idea of social equality, here I saw it enacted in the everyday lives of its members.

Sumie Song

The church is not an island, insular and self-sufficient, but an ocean whose waves spread God's love near and far. Through its outreach programs, Reconcilliation UMC is committed to spreading the ideals of tolerance, justice and compassion throughout the community. Below is a sampling of how our ministry reaches the greater community:

• Racial Dialogue Groups
• Active with Durham C.A.N. (Congregations, Associations,
and Neighborhoods – a grass roots organizing effort in the larger community of Durham)
• Interfaith Hospitality Network: housing homeless families
• DCIA: Durham Congregations in Action
• Ministry to Durham County Detention Center (City Jail)
• Disciple Bible Study in State Prison
• Work Teams for Disaster Relief
• Assistance to Needy Families
• Interracial Summer Day Camp on Diversity
• Hispanic Ministry
• Ministry to Refugees
• Annual Latino Health Fair
• Durham Crop Walk for the Hungry