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A called what? FAQ on called seminars
On Sept. 5-7, 2018, Church and Society will host its third annual called-seminar, Scarcity in Abundance: Hunger in the United States. Registration for the event will begin June 1, 2018, but if you ever wondered what a called seminar is, this FAQ is for you!
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Saving mothers' lives: Christian call to end racism
As we continue to celebrate Mothers, we're taking a look at some of the steps we can take to help prevent deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth. This is part 4, addressing the sin of racism.
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Praying for Peace in Gaza and Israel
Church and Society's general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, grieves for the dead and offers this prayer for peace after the Israeli military killed dozens and injured thousands of Palestinian protestors.
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Ability and the failed constitutional changes
The DisAbility Ministries Committee of The United Methodist Church responds with disappointment to the failure of the church to adopt Amendment II, which would have added ability to ability to a list of protected classes of people to the constitution of The United Methodist Church.
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Pass the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act
Tell the U.S. Congress to reform our criminal justice system to be one based on restoration, and not retribution.
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Mixed emotions, uncomfortable questions
Daniel Viehland just graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary. He also just completed an internship with Church and Society. He reflects on what he's learned.
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Imagine a world in which women...
General Secretary Susan Henry-Crowe reflects on Mother's Day and the recent announcement that the church failed to ratify two constitutional amendments related to justice for women.
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Not Another War: The Iran Deal Is Working
The General Secretary responds to President Trump pulling the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal.
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Saving mothers' lives: A pastoral letter
The Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, general secretary of Church and Society, along with 35 active and retired bishops have issued a pastoral letter for Mother's Day.
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Saving Mothers' Lives: Good Stewardship
As we approach Mother's Day, we're taking a look at some of the steps we can take to help prevent deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth. This is part 3, being good stewards.
