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Korea: Peace, justice and reunification
Responding to the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Church and Society, in partnership with the Korea Peace Committee, will host "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Forum," Nov. 13-15, 2017.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To understand domestic violence, we have to begin to look in — into our behaviors, into our families, into our churches, into our communities and into the policies that impact women and families.
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Church and Society welcomes two Wesley Theological Seminary interns
This fall we are glad to welcome two Wesley Theological interns to the work of Church and Society. Michelle and Daniel will be serving with us for the year as a part of their practicum learning as they work toward their master's in divinity.
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Celebrating life and God’s grace: The journey of one woman living with HIV
Sharon Thomas was infected with HIV in 1987 and diagnosed in 1988. It was rare for women to contract HIV. She was devastated, believing she would never live to see another day.
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International Day of Nonviolence
When some hear the word nonviolence, they may mistakenly equate it with passivity. But true, active nonviolence requires a daily engagement of discipline, faith, compassion and love.
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Praying for comfort and demanding action
As details unfold on the mass shooting in Las Vegas, the general secretary calls for prayers and action to end gun violence.
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The Ministers’ March for Justice: The how, the why, the march, and what next from a white pastor.
The Rev. Brent Salsgiver, pastor of Paxton UMC, attended August's Ministers' March for Justice. He reflects on his experience and what's next.
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Peacebuilding and conflict transformation among farmers and herdsmen in Nigeria
Violent conflict between farmers and herdsmen in Northern Nigeria has left more than 340 people dead and 82,000 more displaced in 2017. The crisis remains a major issue in Nigeria, and the government is not doing much to resolve this menace.
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Celebrating the impact of contraception
Today, we celebrate World Contraception Day. We thank God for these life-changing contraceptives that have come to save women’s lives around the world.
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Reflections on my time at Church and Society
Quinn Wonderling reflects on her first few months at Church and Society.
