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This Sunday is UMC Peace With Justice Special Sunday
Prayerfully consider a Peace With Justice gift for Special Sunday, May 26, 2024.
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United Nations Held Its Annual Civil Society Conference in Nairobi Kenya
The Conference united civil society leaders and representatives from over 1,400 organizations worldwide.
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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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COP 29 Underway in Baku, Azerbaijan
This week marks the start of the first week of COP29 – the annual United Nations climate conference. This two-week climate summit is an opportunity for countries and non-state delegates to ramp up collective actions to match the urgency of the climate crisis.
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ON THIS DAY the Board of World Peace Offered Congressional Testimony Opposing the Draft
On March 26, 1959, Mr. Herman Will, Administrative Secretary of the Board of World Peace, (later to become The General Board of Church and Society), walked across the street from his United Methodist Building office to the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing and testified against the 4-year extension of the military draft.
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UMC Council of Bishops Support Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza
Following the Council of Bishops' call for ceasefire in Gaza, contact your elected leaders today to stop the spread of violence, prevent further loss of life and support humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering.
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Celebrating Women's History Month Highlighting Methodist Frances Willard
She was known for her work with the temperance movement as president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Board, but her impact was empowering women's voices in the pulpit and at the ballot box.
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View Church and Society Recorded Livestream Celebrating 100 Years of Social Witness
Launching a year of celebration, an afternoon event celebrating 100 years of social witness earlier this week, highlighted the United Methodist shared commitment on Capitol Hill and beyond.
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Order Church and Society Print Materials Online
Now you can order updated materials from Church and Society's website for events, rallies, trainings, Bible studies and meetings.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY... South Africans At United Methodist Building During National U.S. Anti-apartheid Tour
On April 3, 1986, a distinguished delegation from South Africa held a press conference at The United Methodist Building calling for U.S. support to end apartheid in South Africa.
