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One year later: The Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty
"The danger of a nuclear holocaust remains as long as nations maintain nuclear weapons."
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Ministry and advocacy: Alzheimer's and dementia
There are nearly 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. Alzheimer's is a factor in half a million of deaths each year. United Methodists can put our faith into action by building ministries that welcome and support people living with Alzheimer's or dementia and families and advocating for change.
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The boys (and girls) in blue
Last year, I visited the United Methodist Building for the first time as a Micah Corps intern. Each year the group from the Great Plains pays a visit Washington, D.C., to learn a little more about advocacy and what the United Methodist Church is doing at a general level. This week they came back, bringing their blue t-shirts and a little nostalgia with them.
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Ministry with: Emma Norton Services
There are only 35 homes available for every 100 seniors, differently abled renters, and families with children who are extremely low income. One ministry in the Twin Cities of Minnesota is bridging this gap with the most vulnerable in their community. We spoke with Tonya Brownlow, executive director of Emma Norton Services, to learn more.
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In search of faithfulness: My calling to serve God and serve others
Mark Evans is a Duke Theological Intern placed at the General Board of Church and Society. Read his introduction.
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Ministry with: House of the Carpenter
Generational poverty is difficult to interrupt. The Pre-Work Program at House of the Carpenter introduces students to new possibilities and inspires them to envision a different reality for themselves. We spoke with the Rev. Dr. Mike Linger at House of the Carpenter to learn more.
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The travel ban and sowing love
Church and Society's general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, responds the the Supreme Court's decision to allow the president's Muslim travel ban to stand.
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#ThrowBackThursday: 'President Obama: You have blood on your hands. #StopTheRaids'
United Methodists and Church and Society staff protested outside the White House Feb. 22, 2016, to protest the Obama administration's use of immigration raids.
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Ministry with: San Fernando Valley Refugee Children Center
Obstacles for refugees do not subside once resettled, especially for unaccompanied minors. After fleeing their homes in search of protection from violence, children face a unique set of challenges even once they’ve reached safety.
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The Importance of listening
Many people were shocked and angered by the U.S. government's decision to tear immigrant children from their parents. Less covered, and also terrible, is the administration's revocation of a longstanding policy that allowed survivors of domestic and gang violence to seek asylum in the U.S.
