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ON THIS DAY - The United Methodist Building Featured in Congressional Special Order Speech
On November 12, 2024, celebrating 100 years of social justice work at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, delivered a special order speech to U.S. Representatives in the House Chamber.
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faith in action
World Leaders Adopt Key Documents at the UN Summit of the Future, Youth Call for a Transformative Shift Toward Inclusion
Key documents were adopted at the UN Summit of the Future. While the summit marked progress, challenges remain in implementing commitments and ensuring diverse voices are heard in decision-making, particularly those of younger generations who called for genuine inclusion.
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faith in action
World Renowned Rust College A'Cappella Choir at the United Methodist Building
Hosted by Church and Society, The United Methodist affiliated College Choir performed in the Simpson Memorial Chapel for the United Methodist Building’s 100th Anniversary Grand Finale.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY… South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the United Methodist Building to Discuss Angola
On May 20, 1993, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, head of the All-Africa Council of Churches, held a press conference in the United Methodist Building, following his meeting with President Clinton the day before, to express his excitement and hope for United States recognition of a new Democratic government in Angola.
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faith in action
Church and Society Host Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum in Ministry for Justice and Peace
Last week, United Methodist young adult clergy gathered to attend a three-day Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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resolution
Philippines: Democratic Governance, Human Rights, and the Peace Process
2016 Book of Resolutions, #6118
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United Nations and International Affairs
Church and Society holds a non-governmental, consultative status with the United Nations. This status allows us to participate in UN meetings, consultations and conferences. Through this ministry, the church joins God in the work of social transformation.
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Peace with Justice
In a world plagued by war and terror, violence and destruction, people of faith have a clear call to build peace with justice. Scripture is consistent in the call for followers of Christ to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44-45a), forgive others their trespasses (Matthew 6:14-15), to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21), and to seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14). Peacemakers are blessed and called the children of God (Matthew 5:9).
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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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faith in action
A Story of Connection to the Sand Creek Massacre and The Return of Sacred Tribal Artifacts
In remembrance of The Sand Creek Massacre, Sue Woodard of Michelson United Methodist Church, Grayling, Michigan, shares her family's association with the Massacre and their journey towards reconciliation, healing, repentance and peace.
