Adopt an inner-city school. Offer your skills where appropriate. Do your part to assure that every inner city young person can look forward to an adequate education. Encourage schools, colleges and universities in your community to include Dr. King's teachings in their curriculums and programs. Take specific actions to deal with the problems of drugs, alcohol dependency, teenage pregnancy, and family violence.
Support causes that promote freedom, justice and peace abroad.
Help extend human rights, dignity, health and economic well-being to all persons. Take a stand, and encourage persons in your church and community to actively oppose those groups that promote hatred and violence. Actively and vigilantly oppose racism, homophobia and other forms of xenophobia in our communities. Sponsor and participate in programs that encourage interracial and intercultural goodwill and unity. Read the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, and strive to make them an integral part of the faith and life of yourself and your church.