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SNAP benefits are on the line
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps to feed millions of low-income families. Congress is currently negotiating between two versions of the bill. The version passed by the House would reduce or eliminate food assistance for 2 million people. Please call your members of Congress now and ask them to support the bipartisan 2Senate version of the bill, which protects SNAP. 202.224.3121.
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Uniting around love, not hate
Neo-Nazis and white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia, last year. This year, they were planning to gather in Washington, D.C. The Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference will host a counter-rally on Aug. 12 called United to Love.
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Public Conversation on the draft revision of the Social Principles
Church and Society has been hosting listening sessions around the world on the proposed revisions to the Social Principles. Caroline Mutsago reports on two held in June for the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area and the Africa University.
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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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Nine books to read this summer
Church and Society staff have some recommendations for your summer reading list.
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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.
