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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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Advocating for Peace: An Advent Call for Ceasefire
A special event sponsored by the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS), the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM), and the United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR)
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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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Building Power Together Toolkit
Understanding that our faith calls us to pursue justice is only the first step of educating ourselves for the work of advocacy.
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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.
