Search
Filter By
-
faith in action
Church and Society 2024 Fall Board Meeting Highlights
New Board of Directors of The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) met together for the first time in Washington, D.C., at the historic United Methodist Building September 26-28, 2024.
-
faith in action
Church and Society Welcomes New General Secretary
Bishop Julius C. Trimble offers his thoughts on becoming the new General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society.
-
faith in action
United Methodist Elder and Philippines Social Justice Activist Is Exonerated from Attempted Murder False Charges
United Methodist leaders of the Philippines Regional Conference Board of Church and Society (PRC -BCS) offer their official statement in response to the case dismissal of attempted murder charges against former UMC District Superintendent Rev. Glofie G. Baluntong by a Regional Trial Court.
-
faith in action
Church and Society Takes a Stand Against Electoral Violence with the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP)
Church and Society condemns electoral-related killings, red-tagging targeting activists and candidates, widespread disenfranchisement of voters with voting machine malfunctions and vote-buying, and coordinated disinformation campaigns.
-
faith in action
Important ICE Raids Statement from Bishop Julius Trimble, Church and Society
In the wake of the military escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles, CA and in other U.S. Cities, Church and Society General Secretary Bishop Julius C. Trimble urges United Methodist to pray, stand with immigrants, and protest peacefully.
-
statement
Church and Society Opposes Mass Deportation in U.S.
A statement from The General Board of Church and Society calls for a bold witness to stand against U.S. immigration and mass deportation policies influenced by misinformation, hate, fear and harm.
-
faith in action
Remember Your Christian Witness and Give Thanks
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7
-
faith in action
Protecting Transgender Civil and Human Rights
The United Methodist Church unequivocally supports gender inclusivity, sacred worth and equal protection for transgender and non-binary people.
-
statement
Church and Society Grieves U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholding State Bans on Transgender Athletes
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws that prohibit transgender athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s sports teams.
-
action
Tell U.S. Congress to Advance Climate Policies That Reflect a Vision of Justice for God’s People and God’s Planet
Congress must include climate justice priorities as they consider key spending decisions.
