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2019: A year in review
2019 has been a long year. The year began with a monthlong shutdown of the U.S. federal government, causing millions of Americans to miss paychecks. Through it all, our faith in Jesus Christ empowered us to seek justice and pursue peace.
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Hope, peace, love and joy: An Advent message from the general secretary
In the darkness of Advent, the light of hope, peace, joy and love breaks in.
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Peace with justice: 2019 in review
Pursing peace is a core part of the work of being Christian. As followers of the Prince of Peace, we strive to end war and build peace rooted in reconciliation and justice.
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Immigration: 2019 in review
Our work in immigration and migration justice in 2019 creatively engaged multiple topics, ranging from U.S. refugee admissions to ending child detention.
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Ministry With: 2019 in review
Since 2008, The United Methodist Church has encouraged ministry efforts at all levels of the Church to focus engagement around four areas: global health, leadership development, new worshipping communities and ministry with the poor. Church and Society has been a leader in the denomination on ministries with.
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Health care: 2019 in review
United Methodists continue to advocate for access to affordable, equitable, quality health care for all.
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Climate: 2019 in review
2019 was a year when we witnessed an ever-growing disconnect between what the climate science is telling us, the devastating realities of extreme weather, the growing movement of youth and people of faith demanding action, and the unconscionable lack of leadership by U.S. and global leaders.
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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church 2019
This year’s annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church fell on November 3, right before our trip to El Salvador. I did not know it at the time, but this annual observance would thematically define for me the week that was to follow.
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Hope will blossom
Holding international talks on climate change during Advent is a profound act of hope for our world.
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Center down: Prayer in the struggle for justice
Dr. Jessie Smith, who coordinates the weekly chapel service at the United Methodist Building, reflects on the need for prayer in her — and our — work for peace and justice.
