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Witness for Peace in Israel and Palestine This Lent
Since the October attacks in Israel, the faith community has been a steadfast witness for peace, urging our elected officials to call for a ceasefire.
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faith in action
Our Human Security Approach to Health and Wholeness - Intern Blog (Feb. 2023)
Last week, I was able to view a portion of the United Nations Ninth Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs.
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Global symposium will look at 2021 as defining year for gender equality
Church and Society will co-host a virtual gathering with diverse faith and UN partners to develop stategies to accelerate advocacy for gender justice.
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faith in action
Ministry and advocacy: Alzheimer's and dementia
There are nearly 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. Alzheimer's is a factor in half a million of deaths each year. United Methodists can put our faith into action by building ministries that welcome and support people living with Alzheimer's or dementia and families and advocating for change.
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faith in action
Youth visit Congress to advocate for DREAM Act
The youth fellowship from Marrow United Methodist Church in Maplewood, N.J. joined hundreds of people of faith advocating for a clean DREAM Act last month. Each day, more than 120 Dreamers lose their status.
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faith in action
Making Poverty a Priority
Nearly 15 years ago, the Church of Scotland launched Priority Areas as as a branch of its Ministries Council in an effort to renew its commitment to impoverished communities. Through its revamped strategy and formation of multiple partnerships, the church has provided an example to faith communities on how to approach the fight against poverty.
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faith in action
Migration stories from the bus station
Katie Myers put her faith into action, volunteering with the Interfaith Welcome Coalition in Texas. The people she’s met have changed her life.
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faith in action
Meet our Church and Society Fellows
We are happy to welcome our second cohort of Church and Society Fellows! Church and Society Fellows have the opportunity to work with the staff of Church and Society full-time on a project. Fellows are required to do weekly reading, check-ins and blogging to reflect on their experience of living faith. Another aspect of this program is living in community. The Church and Society Fellows program is designed to encourage spiritual and professional development.
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faith in action
Living undocumented during COVID-19
Rebecca Cole interviewed Karely Amaya, a second-year student at UCLA. She reflects on her experience as an undocumented student during COVID-19 and how people of faith can take action to protect all people during this public health crisis. Karely is a member of the Wesley Foundation’s 580 Cafe and was originally scheduled to start an internship with Church and Society on March 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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Introducing “ON THIS DAY,” an article series celebrating the United Methodist Building’s 100th year anniversary.
Each month in 2024, Church and Society will highlight notable days offering glimpses into the momentous 100-year history of the United Methodist Building and the people called Methodists often walking along side ecumenical partners living their faith through social witness.
