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Introducing a New Bible Study Resource on Immigration Justice
The new teaching tool from Church and Society entitled “Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration”.
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Wong Kim Ark and Birthright Citizenship: A Reflection for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
With the current administration's executive order to challenge the 14th Amendment birthright citizenship in the U.S., we honor the legacy of Wong Kim Ark and his landmark 1898 U.S. Supreme Court case that affirmed birthright citizenship rights cannot be denied based on race or ancestry.
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Church and Society Takes a Stand Against Electoral Violence with the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP)
Church and Society condemns electoral-related killings, red-tagging targeting activists and candidates, widespread disenfranchisement of voters with voting machine malfunctions and vote-buying, and coordinated disinformation campaigns.
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The United Methodist Church Unveils New Guiding Vision Statement
The Council of Bishops, in conjunction with the Connectional Table, announced a new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. This vision reflects the Church's deep commitment to embodying God's dream for the world.
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ACTION ALERT: Urge Your Senator to Support the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (S. 761)
This bill represents a vital step toward truth-telling, accountability, and national healing. It affirms the worth of all persons, denounces cultural genocide, and supports reparative justice for communities historically harmed.
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Korea Peace Advocacy Week (June 9-13, 2025)
The unresolved status of the Korean War is the root cause of conflict, militarism, and nuclear proliferation on the Korean Peninsula. Guided by the Social Principles, Church and Society is co-organizing this event to stand in solidarity with the people of Korea.
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Duke Memorial UMC Deploys Campus Yard Signs to Elevate Social Principles
Since January, the ministry team at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church in Durham, NC, came together to establish creative ways to participate in the social justice dialogue of the larger community.
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Love demands compassionate response, prophetic witness
Now is the time to learn more about The United Methodist Church’s commitment to social holiness, moral witness and ethical action. The Board of Church and Society provides resources to help.
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Provide Your Input in Church and Society Survey Now!
The General Board of Church and Society is conducting a survey to understand the effectiveness of its communications activities. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, May 9, 2025.
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Earth Day 2025: Practicing Jubilee for Our Planet, Our People, Our Future
Earth Day is not simply about planting trees or recycling—although those actions have value. For people of faith, Earth Day is a sacred invitation. An invitation to reimagine our relationship with the earth and each other.
