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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.
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Faith Leaders Urged to Challenge New Immigration Restrictions: A Call to Reflection and Action
The Biden administration's new immigration restrictions limit asylum eligibility for migrants at the southern U.S. border, threatening the safety of those fleeing violence and persecution. As United Methodists, we are called to challenge these policies and advocate for asylum seekers in their pursuit of safety and dignity.
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Shot for Speaking Out: Fighting Human Rights Violations in the Philippines
Social justice activist Brandon Lee was targeted for assassination by the Philippine military. His story reveals a crisis of US-funded human rights violations and a movement for change.
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World Leaders Adopt Key Documents at the UN Summit of the Future, Youth Call for a Transformative Shift Toward Inclusion
Key documents were adopted at the UN Summit of the Future. While the summit marked progress, challenges remain in implementing commitments and ensuring diverse voices are heard in decision-making, particularly those of younger generations who called for genuine inclusion.
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Don't Miss The United Methodist Building's 100th Anniversary Live Stream Special Event
Join Church and Society and a variety of guests, in celebration of 100 years of social witness, at the United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C. September 26, 2024.
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Church and Society Announces 2024 Online Grant Award Process Is Now Open
GBCS is now accepting applications for the 2024 grant funding cycle beginning today, September 20, 2024. The deadline to submit your grant application is October 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
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Church and Society Unequivocally Condemns the Flagrant Lies and Hate Perpetrated Against Haitian Migrants
A statement from The General Board of Church and Society calls for a bold witness to stand against hate while expressing support for Haitian and all immigrant communities.
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Church and Society Welcomes New General Secretary
Bishop Julius C. Trimble offers his thoughts on becoming the new General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society.
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ON THIS DAY... The United Methodist Building Becomes A Center For Hospitality After 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001, when federal buildings on Capitol Hill were evacuated after the 9/11 attacks, the staff of Church and Society remained, offering a ministry of hospitality to Capitol Police.
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Church and Society Co-Sponsored Global Futures Conference for Faith Leaders in New York City
Entitled Mobilizing Faith for Global Impact, the Global Futures Conference commenced on August 26-27 as a precursor to the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future (September. 22-23), where world leaders will convene to adopt the Pact of the Future.
