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TAKE ACTION: Tell The U.S. Department of Homeland Security to End the 287(g) Program
The 287(g) program uses financial incentives to recruit local law enforcement officers to act as federal immigration agents causing harm carried out on immigrant children, families and communities.
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faith in action
Take Action: Boycott Chevron Corporation
The General Board of Church and Society Board of Directors has joined the call to boycott Chevron, reaffirming a commitment to human rights, peace, and international law, as articulated in the 2020/2024 United Methodist Social Principles and Book of Resolutions.
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faith in action
ACTION ALERT: Tell The Senate to Prioritize Social Safety in Budget Reconciliation
The United States Senate is seeking over $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – terminating health insurance for 16 million people, and also radically altering the structure of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affecting more than 11 million people, including children, seniors over 65 and people with a disability.
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faith in action
Apply Now for the 2026 Ethnic Young Adult Internship
Through the EYA program, young adults can immerse themselves in justice‑focused work and advocacy while connecting with United Methodists worldwide.
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faith in action
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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The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Christian denomination and worldwide movement rooted in the Wesleyan and Methodist traditions.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY... The United Methodist Building Becomes A Center For Hospitality After 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001, when federal buildings on Capitol Hill were evacuated after the 9/11 attacks, the staff of Church and Society remained, offering a ministry of hospitality to Capitol Police.
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press release
Bishop Julius Trimble Announces His Retirement Transition
Soon to reach the mandatory retirement age for United Methodist agency general secretaries, Bishop Julius C. Trimble, has informed the Board of his intention to retire as the GBCS General Secretary and serve as its Interim General Secretary through the 2028 quadrennium, ensuring a smooth GBCS General Secretary recruitment and transition process for a successor.
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faith in action
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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faith in action
The United Methodist Church promotes peace in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church is committed to ensuring peace and justice prevail in the country during the elections on July 30 and in the aftermath of the polls.
