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Church and Society Co-Sponsored Global Futures Conference for Faith Leaders in New York City
Entitled Mobilizing Faith for Global Impact, the Global Futures Conference commenced on August 26-27 as a precursor to the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future (September. 22-23), where world leaders will convene to adopt the Pact of the Future.
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The New Pages for Progress Book Study Guide on Voting Rights
As we approach the elections, we are excited to announce the release of the second Pages for Progress Resource Guide featuring the book “Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote—A History, A Crisis, A Plan” by Eric Holder.
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Voter Toolkit: "Sacred Votes: A Guide to Election Participation, Justice, and Social Transformation"
This comprehensive voter toolkit is designed to equip us with the tools and knowledge necessary to engage in the electoral process faithfully and effectively.
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Grace Over Greed: August Recess Update
As the August recess is coming to an end (September 9), the U.S. Congress has quite a long "to-do" list to pass 2025 budget appropriations bills.
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Tell Congress to Expand Mental Health Services in Schools
The Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2024 (H.R. 7108) seeks to extend the School Based Mental Health Service Grants program to increase the number of mental health professionals available at schools.
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Coming Soon: "Sacred Votes: A Guide to Election Participation, Justice, and Social Transformation"
This comprehensive voter toolkit is designed to equip us with the tools and knowledge necessary to engage in the electoral process faithfully and effectively.
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ON THIS DAY... The Construction of The Simpson Memorial Chapel Completed in The United Methodist Building
ON THIS DAY SERIES... Each month in 2024, Church and Society is highlighting notable days offering glimpses into the momentous 100-year history of The United Methodist Building (1924 - 2024) and the people called Methodists often walking along side ecumenical partners living their faith through social witness.
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Interfaith Groups Call Out Dangerous Ideology of Christian Zionism
The Christian Zionist organization “Christians United for Israel” is extremely dangerous, based in “end times” theology with connections to white Christian nationalism globally.
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Tell Congress to Support The Yes In God’s Back Yard Act
Faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education are forming new partnerships to develop affordable rental housing on the land they already own. However, they face barriers like zoning and other policies to develop affordable housing.
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Take Action: Tell Congress to Choose Grace Over Greed For Spending Bills
The United States Congress has until September 30, 2024, to pass 12 spending bills that will determine the federal budget for fiscal year 2025 – which starts October 1, 2024.
