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A Prayer For Our Country

November 6, 2024

Church and Society Statement After Election Night

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Church and Society Host Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum in Ministry for Justice and Peace

November 4, 2024

Last week, United Methodist young adult clergy gathered to attend a three-day Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Young adult clergy 2024 group

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Vote For Common Good

October 23, 2024

JUSTICE TAKES COURAGE.

Bishop Trimble from GS

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ON THIS DAY - Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun Delivers Speech at The United Methodist Building

October 21, 2024

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.

Blackmun and rev Jim

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The Grace Over Greed Campaign: October UPDATE

October 15, 2024

If you have not already done so, be sure to take action and urge that your elected official prioritize grace over greed.  

GOG August Update

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United Methodists Vote for The Common Good

October 11, 2024

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.

St. Paul's UMC

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Marking One Year Since October 7 Attacks: A Call for Just Peace in the Middle East

October 8, 2024

We must break the cycle of violence by addressing the root causes of conflict and working for a just peace in the Middle East.

A candle on a table and bulletin that reads "October 7 Open Chapel"

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Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Block Weapons Sales Fueling Conflict in the Middle East

October 8, 2024

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

October 3, 2024

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.

fall 2024 board meeting

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Faith Leaders Urged to Challenge New Immigration Restrictions: A Call to Reflection and Action

October 3, 2024

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.

Sign reads "refugees welcome"