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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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Action Alert: Tell Congress to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth
The Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act, sponsored by Sens. Tom Carper and Bill Cassidy, seeks to increase access to mental health services for those on Medicaid and would align federal law with laws in 27 states across the country that prevent surprise billing for youth on Medicaid who seek mental health services on the same day as primary care services.
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Social Principles as Adopted by General Conference Charlotte, 2024
The Social Principles reflect the United Methodist response to today’s most pressing social issues. SEE EDUCATION AND STUDY RESOURCES BELOW.
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Action Alert: Tell Congress to Strengthen Mental Health Services
The Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act, sponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Sen. Edward Markey seeks to address the compounding mental health crisis that frontline environmental justice communities face as they bear the brunt of the climate crisis.
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Action Alert: Tell U.S. Congress to Pursue Peace in The Middle East
Support Policies to De-escalate The Conflict
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Action Alert: Tell Congress to Expand Structures for Mental and Behavioral Health
The Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act, sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet and Ron Wyden, seeks to ensure full parity and integration for mental and behavioral health.
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Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support Equitable Structures For Maternal Health
The CARE for Moms Act, sponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly, is a comprehensive approach that seeks to address the maternal mortality and morbidity crisis in the United States.
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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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Church and Society Officially Opens Search for General Secretary Position
November 10, 2023 is the online application deadline and first review of applicants.
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Tell Congress to Continue Supporting The Fight Against HIV & AIDS
As the United States Congress considers reauthorization of PEPFAR, we must advocate for the bills’ immediate passage.
