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600 People Attend Human Wellbeing and Sustainable Planet Symposium
The 9th annual symposium, chaired by GBCS Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs, was held in a hybrid format from The Church Center for the United Nations in New York.
faith in action
Tell Congress to Reduce Military Spending in 2023
National budgets are moral documents. They are a testament to national priorities. (2016 Book of Resolutions, #6129). Alarming portions of U.S. resources are devoted to military spending.
press release
Church and Society Joins 164 Faith-based Organization to Denounce Biden Administration Asylum Ban
Press call highlights concern and call to action
faith in action
THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY January 18 - January 25, 2023
Do good; seek justice. (Isaiah 1:17)
faith in action
A Sweet New Year for Ren - Lunar New Year 2023
Our Sacred Worth Book spotlight for January 2023 is A Sweet New Year for Ren by Michelle Sterling and the illustrator Dung Ho. The story underscores one family's traditions as they prepare for the feast of the Chinese New Year or what is also known as the Lunar New Year.
faith in action
Remembering Dr. King; Remembering the Residents of Jackson, Mississippi
“Together we are approaching environmental justice just as what it is: It is a civil rights issue. By examining environmental requirements in conjunction with our civil rights laws, I am confident that we can do a better job of assuring fairness and advancing justice.” --- The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
action
Tell U.S. Congress to Advance Climate Policies That Reflect a Vision of Justice for God’s People and God’s Planet
Congress must include climate justice priorities as they consider key spending decisions.
faith in action
A Kairos Response for Palestine in 2023
GBCS Director for Peace with Justice, Holly Metcalf, visited Beit Sahour, Palestine for the 13th Annual Kairos Palestine Conference on November 18 and 19, 2022.
action
Tell Congress to Support Legislative Protection of Reproductive Health.
Congress to Support Legislative Protection of Reproductive Health
action
Tell President Biden to Include Tests and Treatments in the WTO TRIPS Waivers
Right now, an important decision on COVID tests and treatment is being made that can positively impact the health of people across the world.
