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Justice Leaders Gather Across the United Methodist Connection
This spring and summer, Church and Society Advisory Team leaders convened the first two Jurisdictional Gatherings for Justice and Peace.
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Dignity Without Permission
Reflections for March during celebrations of Women’s History Month, recognition for International Women’s Day, and a tribute to women’s peace and justice advocate Mavic Balleza Cabrera.
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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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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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Love As Blessings
A Reflection and Commentary from Dr. Jessica M. Smith, Senior Executive of Director Research, Planning and Spiritual Formation, The General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church.
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Protect the Vote: Become an Election Observer
Join the UMC Election Observers Program and learn about the history of voting in the United States, the sacred nature of the vote, and how to become an election observer in your community.
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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Protection of Section Two of the Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court decided by a 6-3 vote that the congressional maps used in Louisiana are unconstitutional and must be redrawn. This is the final blow to the protections that the Voting Rights Act provided, ensuring that maps considering race helped to correct the historical local and state electoral harms produced by multiple state gerrymandering.
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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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United Methodist Church Bishops Condemn Violence in Minnesota
In recent days, events in Minnesota and beyond have caused deep grief, concern, and alarm across our connection.
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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.