From Charity to Justice (Darlene DiDomenick)

In this video, Deaconess Darlene DiDomineck describes the Church’s calling as one that moves beyond acts of charity to pursue justice rooted in faith.

Sharing her work at The Center in Philadelphia, Darlene illustrates how radical hospitality and public witness create a sanctuary for unhoused neighbors and immigrants alike, embodying the Church’s call to welcome all. She reflects on how charity addresses immediate needs, but justice dismantles the systems that perpetuate suffering. Drawing on biblical narratives and Wesleyan theology, Darlene calls the Church to embrace holistic, intersectional justice led by the voices of those most impacted. Ultimately, she urges us to share our migration stories, recognizing that movement is part of the human and divine story, and to be a Church that transforms mercy into lasting change.