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Ethnic Young Adult Internship

February 21, 2017

Looking for a transformative summer internship? We will be reviewing applications for this summer’s Ethnic Young Adult internship program in mid-March. Young adults wanting to participate in this summer’s programming should apply by March 11th.

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Every Church Needs a Social Justice Committee

February 21, 2017

A reflection from Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas.

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Statement on Current Immigration Raids

February 17, 2017

In the past few days, the United States has seen a surge of raids targeting immigrant communities by Department of Homeland Security officials. These raids are occurring in homes, places of work, and even near churches.

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The Power of Organizing

January 31, 2017

In a recent meeting with national gun violence prevention advocates, former Attorney General Eric Holder concluded with a rousing call to action. With a sense of passion, he reminded us that we have an informed, galvanized, active population, and we need to get people engaged. Energy is on our side. We need to get busy; we need to build; we need to organize.

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Christmas Workshop and a New Year in the UMC in Russia

January 30, 2017

In the days when Russia celebrates Orthodox Christmas and the world ushers in a New Year in Solnechnogorsk just outside of Moscow a five days of workshops, devotions, and quite reflective time, were held on the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church.