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The United Methodist Church Unveils New Guiding Vision Statement
The Council of Bishops, in conjunction with the Connectional Table, announced a new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. This vision reflects the Church's deep commitment to embodying God's dream for the world.
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The Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Grants License For Racial Profiling
A joint statement from the General Secretaries of the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), General Board of Church and Society (GBCS), and United Women in Faith (UWF) and Discipleship Ministries (GBDM) states the church cannot remain silent on racial profiling.
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Official Social Principles Book Now Available for Purchase
Teaming up with The General Board of Church and Society, Cokesbury has completed the editing and production of the official book, Social Principles of The United Methodist Church 2025-2028.
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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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United Nations Held Its Annual Civil Society Conference in Nairobi Kenya
The Conference united civil society leaders and representatives from over 1,400 organizations worldwide.
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Public Witness for Immigrant Justice Vigil, March and Rally Set For February 25th in Washington, D.C.
The Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice ecumenical and interfaith event encourages people of faith to join for a day of worship, prayer, and peaceful advocacy calling for the humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. 1,200 participants have registered to attend the in-person event.
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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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World Leaders Adopt Key Documents at the UN Summit of the Future, Youth Call for a Transformative Shift Toward Inclusion
Key documents were adopted at the UN Summit of the Future. While the summit marked progress, challenges remain in implementing commitments and ensuring diverse voices are heard in decision-making, particularly those of younger generations who called for genuine inclusion.
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World Renowned Rust College A'Cappella Choir at the United Methodist Building
Hosted by Church and Society, The United Methodist affiliated College Choir performed in the Simpson Memorial Chapel for the United Methodist Building’s 100th Anniversary Grand Finale.
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ON THIS DAY… South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the United Methodist Building to Discuss Angola
On May 20, 1993, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, head of the All-Africa Council of Churches, held a press conference in the United Methodist Building, following his meeting with President Clinton the day before, to express his excitement and hope for United States recognition of a new Democratic government in Angola.
