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Korea Peace Advocacy Week (June 9-13, 2025)
The unresolved status of the Korean War is the root cause of conflict, militarism, and nuclear proliferation on the Korean Peninsula. Guided by the Social Principles, Church and Society is co-organizing this event to stand in solidarity with the people of Korea.
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United Methodists Vote for The Common Good
Michael DiMonte, Lay Leader of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Allison Park, Pennsylvania and the convener of St. Paul’s “Working for Justice” Ministry, offers a Christian perspective on engaging in political elections and shares a new voting discussion resource for local churches that is centered on UMC Social Principles.
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Action Alert: Oppose the Laken Riley Act—Stand for Justice and Compassion
While presented as a measure to enhance public safety, this bill risks unjustly targeting immigrant communities, fostering fear and mistrust, and violating the principles of justice, compassion, and dignity that we hold as United Methodists.
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faith in action
A Faith Based Perspective on Poverty in Zimbabwe
Church and Society welcomes guest writer Tafadzwa Chikawa, recent graduate of Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe and Church and Society Intern working from Zimbabwe. Tafadzwa has agreed to write a series of articles on social justice concerns in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
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Remembering the Legacy and Life of The Reverend Jesse Jackson
For decades, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., stood at the forefront of social movements that called this country to live more fully into its promises. He carried forward the vision of the Beloved Community, using his persistent public witness to challenge systems of racism, poverty, voter suppression, and economic injustice.
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Civil and Human Rights
As United Methodists, we believe that God has given us principles for how to live in a community. Central to Jesus’ teachings, life, death, and resurrection is the Great Commandment: we must love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. (Matthew 22:35-40; Mark 12:28-34)
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Internships
Church and Society’s internships are designed for people interested in educating, advocating and connecting in the intersection of faith and social justice.
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faith in action
Advocating for Justice in Healthcare: A Youth-led Response in Zimbabwe
Church and Society Intern Tafadzwa Chikawa, recent graduate of Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, provides his final article in a three part series on social justice concerns in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
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Food Insecurity is a Matter of Justice
Church and Society Intern Tafadzwa Chikawa, recent graduate of Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, offers his second article in a three part series on social justice concerns in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
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ACTION ALERT: Urge Your Representative to Pass the Bipartisan FEMA Act (H.R. 4669)
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669) would overhaul emergency programs by streamlining disaster assistance, focusing on disaster mitigation, and provide needed improvements in agency independence, accountability, and transparency.
