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The Fierce Urgency of Now
Coined by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1963, “The Fierce Urgency of Now” reinforced a civil rights vision and movement that sparked a nations conscience for historical change. As we celebrate the MLK holiday, remembering his life and legacy, we find ourselves in 2026 still coping with many of the same injustices he faced.
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GBCS Signs Co-Programming Agreement with Philippines Central Conference Board of Church and Society
Partnership formalizes decades of collaboration and strengthens contextual ministry in the Philippines
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faith in action
Church and Society Interns Offer Their Reflections as Summer Internships Close
GBCS Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) Interns Jenna Hopgood, University of Michigan, Kudzaishe Faith Tariro Muchanyerey, Africa University, Tafadzwa Chikawa, Africa University, and Lucas Chung, Boston College, share their Church and Society internship experiences; what they learned; the impact it had; and what they plan to do going forward.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY - The United Methodist Building Featured in Congressional Special Order Speech
On November 12, 2024, celebrating 100 years of social justice work at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, delivered a special order speech to U.S. Representatives in the House Chamber.
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press release
Church and Society Introduces New Online Virtual Tour of The United Methodist Building
Washington, D.C. – The General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church, in partnership with the General Commission on Archives and History and the non-profit organization CyArk, today announced the launch of an interactive online virtual tour of the United Methodist Building as part of its 100th anniversary celebration.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY... The Construction of The Simpson Memorial Chapel Completed in The United Methodist Building
ON THIS DAY SERIES... Each month in 2024, Church and Society is highlighting notable days offering glimpses into the momentous 100-year history of The United Methodist Building (1924 - 2024) and the people called Methodists often walking along side ecumenical partners living their faith through social witness.
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faith in action
Action Alert: Stop Nuclear Testing
Nuclear testing has poisoned populations and environments globally. It must never happen again.
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faith in action
Wong Kim Ark and Birthright Citizenship: A Reflection for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
With the current administration's executive order to challenge the 14th Amendment birthright citizenship in the U.S., we honor the legacy of Wong Kim Ark and his landmark 1898 U.S. Supreme Court case that affirmed birthright citizenship rights cannot be denied based on race or ancestry.
