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Let’s do more in 2024: United Methodist Global Aids Committee
HIV and AIDS have been a dire health concern in our world for decades and still the disease persists.
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Grace Over Greed: Our Faithful Advocacy Continues
We must urge our leaders to put people ahead of politics and pass legislation that supports communities and reflects God’s economy of abundance and grace.
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ON THIS DAY - The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday is Observed for the First Time
After the Senate passed the King holiday bill, Coretta Scott King hosted a gathering in the Simpson Memorial Chapel at the United Methodist Building.
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Reflections on Attending COP28 in Dubai
As part of the UMC Church and Society delegation, Rev. Emily Carroll, Pastor of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Louisiana and Executive Director of Green the Church Louisiana, shares her experience attending last month's United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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Advent: Anticipating Peace, Pursuing Justice
Now is the time for us to stand in our faith witness and urge Congress to resist policies that harm our communities and instead prioritize programs that support human flourishing. Use the action alerts below to contact your elected representatives and remind them of their duty to care for the common good.
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Church and Society Completes 2023 Social Justice Leadership Pilot Program
Annual Conference Church and Society Chairs and Peace With Justice Coordinators in the United States joined GBCS in a three-session leadership training pilot program this year.
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A Call for United Methodists to Combat Life Threatening Ableism in Healthcare
Persistent bias and unchecked ableism have spurred historic proposed rule changes in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in order to stop discrimination on the basis of disability in health and human service programs.
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Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Month (October 2023)
In the United States of America, the month of October recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Loss and transition is difficult, especially the loss experienced in pregnancy and infancy.
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Church and Society’s Levi Bautista Speaks at Peace BAR Festival in South Korea.
Commemorating the 42nd United Nations International Day of Peace, the annual festival at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea brings attention to unprecedented challenges and opportunities toward a sustainable and peaceful future for humanity and the planet.
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Church and Society Launches New Resource for Social Justice Advocates
Offering guidance and helpful tips for new and experienced advocates alike, Building Power Together: A Toolkit for Advocates in Leadership unpacks and explores how to build sustainable movements that lead to justice and peace.
