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ON THIS DAY - Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun Delivers Speech at The United Methodist Building
On Oct. 21, 1973, one-hundred and fifty people attended a service in the United Methodist Building’s Simpson Memorial Chapel celebrating the building's 50th anniversary with United Methodist and Associate Justice Harry A. Blackmun of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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The Grace Over Greed Campaign: October UPDATE
If you have not already done so, be sure to take action and urge that your elected official prioritize grace over greed.
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United Methodists Vote for The Common Good
Michael DiMonte, Lay Leader of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Allison Park, Pennsylvania and the convener of St. Paul’s “Working for Justice” Ministry, offers a Christian perspective on engaging in political elections and shares a new voting discussion resource for local churches that is centered on UMC Social Principles.
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Marking One Year Since October 7 Attacks: A Call for Just Peace in the Middle East
We must break the cycle of violence by addressing the root causes of conflict and working for a just peace in the Middle East.
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Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Block Weapons Sales Fueling Conflict in the Middle East
Call attention to Israel’s egregious violations of international law and break the cycle of violence.
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Church and Society 2024 Fall Board Meeting Highlights
New Board of Directors of The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) met together for the first time in Washington, D.C., at the historic United Methodist Building September 26-28, 2024.
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Faith Leaders Urged to Challenge New Immigration Restrictions: A Call to Reflection and Action
The Biden administration's new immigration restrictions limit asylum eligibility for migrants at the southern U.S. border, threatening the safety of those fleeing violence and persecution. As United Methodists, we are called to challenge these policies and advocate for asylum seekers in their pursuit of safety and dignity.
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Shot for Speaking Out: Fighting Human Rights Violations in the Philippines
Social justice activist Brandon Lee was targeted for assassination by the Philippine military. His story reveals a crisis of US-funded human rights violations and a movement for change.
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Tell Congress to Improve Maternal Health Conditions
The IMPROVE Initiative supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health care for women before, during, and after pregnancy.
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World Leaders Adopt Key Documents at the UN Summit of the Future, Youth Call for a Transformative Shift Toward Inclusion
Key documents were adopted at the UN Summit of the Future. While the summit marked progress, challenges remain in implementing commitments and ensuring diverse voices are heard in decision-making, particularly those of younger generations who called for genuine inclusion.
