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Preparing for Global Migration Sunday
There are more displaced people in the world than any other time since World War II. That’s why The United Methodist Church has set aside Sunday, Dec. 3, as Global Migration Sunday.
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Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Girls
As part of the celebrations of the International Day of the Girl, Church and Society co-sponsored an event at the Canadian Embassy to the U.S. titled, "Data to Action: Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Girls."
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Interview with Social Principles revision team leader Rev. Hilde Marie Movafagh
The Social Principles are being revised by a global team of theologians and experts. Today we profile the leader leading the team working on the nurturing community section of the Social Principles.
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An Update on the Comprehensive-Test-Ban Treaty
Church and Society staff attended a conference on Comprehensive-Test-Ban Treaty at the United Nations.
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Who runs the world? A sermon for International Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child was October 11. Sandra Sorensen of the Justice and Witness Ministries of the United Church of Christ preached at Church and Society's chapel service marking the day.
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Reflections for a weary soul
In days of violence, uncertainty and hatred, we must speak the truth about war, discrimination, violence, and love. But this work can leave our souls weary.
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The impact of American foreign policy: A reflection for National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
We're nearing the end of National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. The Rev. Jose Luis Villasenor, pastor of Fiesta Cristiana in Apex, North Carolina, shares part of his story.
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Preparing for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
People around the world will observe the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on Sunday, Nov. 5. This is a day when the worldwide body of Christ comes together to pray for those among us who are suffering persecution.
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Reflect on your workplace this World Mental Health Day.
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is mental health in the workplace. So, one thing you can do today is to spend some time thinking about workplaces and their impact on mental health — both yours and others’.
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Revitalizing indigenous languages an act of justice
Indigenous languages are measures of Native sovereignty. Indeed, indigenous languages are the most critical markers of the cultural health of indigenous nations.
