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Church and Society Welcomes New General Secretary
Bishop Julius C. Trimble offers his thoughts on becoming the new General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society.
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ON THIS DAY... The United Methodist Building Becomes A Center For Hospitality After 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001, when federal buildings on Capitol Hill were evacuated after the 9/11 attacks, the staff of Church and Society remained, offering a ministry of hospitality to Capitol Police.
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Church and Society Co-Sponsored Global Futures Conference for Faith Leaders in New York City
Entitled Mobilizing Faith for Global Impact, the Global Futures Conference commenced on August 26-27 as a precursor to the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future (September. 22-23), where world leaders will convene to adopt the Pact of the Future.
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The New Pages for Progress Book Study Guide on Voting Rights
As we approach the elections, we are excited to announce the release of the second Pages for Progress Resource Guide featuring the book “Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote—A History, A Crisis, A Plan” by Eric Holder.
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Voter Toolkit: "Sacred Votes: A Guide to Election Participation, Justice, and Social Transformation"
This comprehensive voter toolkit is designed to equip us with the tools and knowledge necessary to engage in the electoral process faithfully and effectively.
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Grace Over Greed: August Recess Update
As the August recess is coming to an end (September 9), the U.S. Congress has quite a long "to-do" list to pass 2025 budget appropriations bills.
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Tell Congress to Expand Mental Health Services in Schools
The Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2024 (H.R. 7108) seeks to extend the School Based Mental Health Service Grants program to increase the number of mental health professionals available at schools.
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Coming Soon: "Sacred Votes: A Guide to Election Participation, Justice, and Social Transformation"
This comprehensive voter toolkit is designed to equip us with the tools and knowledge necessary to engage in the electoral process faithfully and effectively.
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ON THIS DAY... The Construction of The Simpson Memorial Chapel Completed in The United Methodist Building
ON THIS DAY SERIES... Each month in 2024, Church and Society is highlighting notable days offering glimpses into the momentous 100-year history of The United Methodist Building (1924 - 2024) and the people called Methodists often walking along side ecumenical partners living their faith through social witness.
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Interfaith Groups Call Out Dangerous Ideology of Christian Zionism
The Christian Zionist organization “Christians United for Israel” is extremely dangerous, based in “end times” theology with connections to white Christian nationalism globally.
