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TAKE ACTION: IRS Declares Churches Can Endorse Political Candidates Without Tax-exempt Status Penalty
In a July 7, 2025 court filing, The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) declared that Churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates in certain circumstances without risking the loss of their tax-exempt status, despite a decades-old Congressional statute that bans political candidate endorsements.
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Peace With Justice Partnerships
Coalitions and partners on issues of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, disarmament, nonproliferation, and multilateralism
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faith in action
Love demands compassionate response, prophetic witness
Now is the time to learn more about The United Methodist Church’s commitment to social holiness, moral witness and ethical action. The Board of Church and Society provides resources to help.
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faith in action
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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faith in action
Our Shared Humanity
“Created in God’s image to live in covenant with God and the world, we honor the dignity of all beings and affirm the goodness of life.” The United Methodist 2025-2028 Social Principles, Preamble
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY - Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun Delivers Speech at The United Methodist Building
On Oct. 21, 1973, one-hundred and fifty people attended a service in the United Methodist Building’s Simpson Memorial Chapel celebrating the building's 50th anniversary with United Methodist and Associate Justice Harry A. Blackmun of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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faith in action
Be a Christmas Blessing
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” (which means “God is with Us”) Matthew 1:23 (NIV)
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faith in action
ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to support the No War with Iran Resolution
The House of Representatives and Senate have introduced the War Powers Resolution to assert Congressional authority and prohibit U.S. military involvement in Iran.
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statement
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
A statement from the General Secretaries of the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS), General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW), and Discipleship Ministries.
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faith in action
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.
