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Remember Your Christian Witness and Give Thanks
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7
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Church and Society Board Awards Social Justice Program Grants for 2024
As a tangible way to extend the justice ministry of Church and Society, the board of directors awarded $100,000 in grants to 39 ministries across the Connection.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: A Call for Reflection and Inclusion
As we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, we commit to creating spaces of justice, inclusion, and affirmation.
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COP 29 Underway in Baku, Azerbaijan
This week marks the start of the first week of COP29 – the annual United Nations climate conference. This two-week climate summit is an opportunity for countries and non-state delegates to ramp up collective actions to match the urgency of the climate crisis.
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Grace Over Greed: Post-Election November UPDATE
We still have time to influence key priority areas in the 2025 budget. Take action before the December 20th budget deadline.
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ON THIS DAY - The United Methodist Building Featured in Congressional Special Order Speech
On November 12, 2024, celebrating 100 years of social justice work at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, delivered a special order speech to U.S. Representatives in the House Chamber.
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Church and Society Host Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum in Ministry for Justice and Peace
Last week, United Methodist young adult clergy gathered to attend a three-day Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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ON THIS DAY - Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun Delivers Speech at The United Methodist Building
On Oct. 21, 1973, one-hundred and fifty people attended a service in the United Methodist Building’s Simpson Memorial Chapel celebrating the building's 50th anniversary with United Methodist and Associate Justice Harry A. Blackmun of the U.S. Supreme Court.
