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Celebrating Black History Month: Courageous Love In The Public Square
Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista, Church and Society's Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs, offers his reflection on 2026 Black History Month and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 's Holiday.
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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
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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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
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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faith in action
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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faith in action
One Body: Beyond the Physical Walls
Church and Society's EYA intern, Annette Kwon, reflects on what it truly means to be of "one body."
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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.
