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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.
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United Methodists Vote for The Common Good
Michael DiMonte, Lay Leader of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Allison Park, Pennsylvania and the convener of St. Paul’s “Working for Justice” Ministry, offers a Christian perspective on engaging in political elections and shares a new voting discussion resource for local churches that is centered on UMC Social Principles.
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Marking One Year Since October 7 Attacks: A Call for Just Peace in the Middle East
We must break the cycle of violence by addressing the root causes of conflict and working for a just peace in the Middle East.
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Church and Society 2024 Fall Board Meeting Highlights
New Board of Directors of The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) met together for the first time in Washington, D.C., at the historic United Methodist Building September 26-28, 2024.
