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As the U.S. Prepares to Exit Paris Agreement, United Methodists Prepare to Take Action
For people of faith and good conscience, this decision compels us to redouble our own efforts to address climate change.
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faith in action
The Band of Brothers and Sisters
This mural is located right before we enter into the worship hall of the First United Methodist Church in Flushing, NY. The images within the cross represent a campaign we began last year called the ‘Band of Brothers & Sisters.’ The ‘bands’ inspiration and heart came from the Gospel story of the four friends bringing a paralyzed person to Jesus Christ. Seeing the faith of the four friends, Jesus forgives the friend’s sins (Mark 2:5).
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faith in action
Raising Your Voice: Tips For Meeting with Congress
Last week, I meet with staffers from both of my senators’ offices to discuss immigration issues from a United Methodist faith perspective. My senators from Kansas, Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, have a lot in common. They are both older white men, Kansas Republicans, and United Methodists. Despite their similarities on paper, my experiences could not have been more different.
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faith in action
Three Historic Gatherings for Indigenous Peoples
Three historic gatherings: one to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding congress of Sami peoples that was held between February 6 and 9 in 1917, and another to celebrate the role of the Methodist Church in Trondheim, Norway in the life of Sami peoples by hosting this first congress.
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faith in action
Peacebuilding and conflict transformation among farmers and herdsmen in Nigeria
Violent conflict between farmers and herdsmen in Northern Nigeria has left more than 340 people dead and 82,000 more displaced in 2017. The crisis remains a major issue in Nigeria, and the government is not doing much to resolve this menace.
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Building Power Together Toolkit
Understanding that our faith calls us to pursue justice is only the first step of educating ourselves for the work of advocacy.
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Lenten 6-Week Study: Civic Engagement Bootcamp
A virtual learning experience for Christian faith leaders who serve in BIPOC communities to introduce and reinforce practical and informative ways to engage with public policy and ecclesial polity.
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Partner Spotlight: National Farm Worker Ministry
NFWM is a faith-based organization that supports farm workers organizing to improve their living and working conditions.
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Pages for Progress - Summer 2024
Join us as we discuss the book and dive deeper into the topic of voting rights as people of faith. We will also learn what is happening now and how we can get involved in the continuing work for free and fair elections.
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faith in action
Saving Mothers' Lives: A Call to Action
Laura Kigweba James, Organizing Program Coordinator, talks with OB-GYN and United Methodist Dr. Kathy Hartke on how COVID-19 impacts maternal health, and how people of faith can take action to save mother’s lives.
