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United Nations Ministry
Church and Society holds a non-governmental, consultative status with the United Nations. This status allows us to participate in UN meetings, consultations and conferences. Through this ministry, the church joins God in the work of social transformation.
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faith in action
Reflections on Attending COP28 in Dubai
As part of the UMC Church and Society delegation, Rev. Emily Carroll, Pastor of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Louisiana and Executive Director of Green the Church Louisiana, shares her experience attending last month's United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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action
Take action: Tell Your Members of Congress to Provide COVID – 19 International Assistance
Contact your Representative and Senators and tell them that the United States bears a moral duty and obligation to provide COVID-19 international assistance.
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faith in action
Health care: 2019 in review
United Methodists continue to advocate for access to affordable, equitable, quality health care for all.
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faith in action
A prayer for United Nations Day
Today is the 72 anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. The Rev. Mark Terwilliger of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, offers this prayer.
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Petitions and Proposed Resolutions for General Conference Charlotte
Seven Book of Discipline petitions; Fifty-seven Book of Resolutions petitions; and ten new proposed resolutions submitted by GBCS
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action
Tell President Biden to Include Tests and Treatments in the WTO TRIPS Waivers
Right now, an important decision on COVID tests and treatment is being made that can positively impact the health of people across the world.
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faith in action
Sharing Resources and Being Rich Toward God
As a denomination-wide agency of The United Methodist Church (UMC), The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) addresses issues at both a domestic level in the United States of America as well as throughout the world.