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Church and Society Executive Committee gathers in Chicago

November 20, 2017

In lieu of a full board meeting, the Executive Committee met to conduct business of the board.

faith in action

Twenty spaces left for Young Clergy Leadership Forum in January

November 16, 2017

The forum focuses on putting our faith into practice by engaging the world through social action. More than 700 young clergy have participated in the yearly forum over the previous 15 years.

faith in action

Responding in love: Conversations around the dinner table

November 15, 2017

Anxieties can run high at holidays like Thanksgiving. When engaging in political debate this holiday season, it's important to respond from a place of love, not from a desire to win.

faith in action

World Diabetes Day

November 14, 2017

People without health insurance live lives that are shorter and less healthy because it’s harder for them to get preventive, diagnostic and ongoing care. As we honor World Diabetes Day, make sure you and everyone you know has health insurance.

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Social Principles Call for Church and Society Chairs

Sign up for a phone call with Church and Society staff to learn about the Social Principles revision process.

faith in action

Pools of vulnerability: Stopping human trafficking

November 8, 2017

Human Traffickers "fish in pools of vulnerability." We, as Christians, bare a responsibility to love, nurture and protect the vulnerable.

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Called to be Peacemakers

November 6, 2017

The general secretary responds to the mass shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, TX.

faith in action

World AIDS Day: A time of remembrance and action

November 6, 2017

World AIDS Day is Dec. 1. The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee encourages you to commemorate the day. They have also created several resources for you to use.

Cross on table surrounded by tea light candles with the United Methodist Global AIDS committee Logo (the UM Cross and Flame with the words "Global AIDS committee").

faith in action

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

November 5, 2017

“…persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed…”

Christians worship in a church after a bombing has ruined the roof.

faith in action

Litany for Thanksgiving: Psalm 100 amplified

November 3, 2017

Hope Morgan Ward of the Raleigh episcopal area offers this prayer based on Psalm 100 for Thanksgiving.