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Tell President Biden No to Immigrant Family Detention and Asylum Ban
The Biden Administration’s announcement of the upcoming, “asylum ban,” and the disturbing news that the administration is considering detaining immigrant families at the border is inhumane and immoral.
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Interfaith Advocacy Days - A Lenten Devotion
Our theological intern Jackie Celin unpacks her day of state advocacy with an interfaith community. She encourages all of us to consider how we might be able to participate in this type of advocacy at the state level.
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GBCS co-sponsoring inaugural global thematic webinar on Social Justice: Migration, Racism & Discrimination, and Health
“Social Justice: Migration, Racism & Discrimination, and Health,” will be led by Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista, GBCS Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs and also the President of CoNGO.
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Tell the House to Support the People Over Pentagon Act (H.R. 1134)
The bill proposes cutting $100 billion from the military budget.
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Wednesday Witness Mar. 2023: Advocate Through Calling
The Wednesday Witness Skill Building Series 2023 is a four-part series that will deepen the capacity of United Methodists to advocate for justice with decision-makers.
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Apply Now for the 2023 Ethnic Young Adult Internship
The Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) program is for young justice seekers willing to unpack their faith and identity and develop a deeper understanding of justice.
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Action Alert: Tell the 118th Congress to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban (H.R. 698/S.25)
Write to Congress now to make it clear that this is an issue important to United Methodist constituents.
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2023 Ash Wednesday Service
As we begin the Lenten season, the General Board of Church and Society invites you to a service to re-commit ourselves to the restorative work of justice, peace, and reconciliation.
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February is African American History Month: The Blessing and Burden of Being Black in America
This article was written by Church and Society staffers Rev. Camille Henderson-Edwards and Rev. Kendal McBroom, who provide a perspective on celebrating African American History Month in 2023.
