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    Dialogue in the Present Tense: The Wider Circle of Belonging

    August 31, 2026

    In this sixth edition of The Present Tense, Rev. Dr. Liberato C. Bautista reflects on interfaith dialogue as a practice of belonging. Drawing on the 2026 Interfaith Coalition Conference for Global Citizens in Bangkok, he argues that planetary citizenship offers a wider moral horizon for people, the planet, and the flourishing of God's oikoumene.

    The graphic shows a cropped image of Liberato Bautista, a Filipino man in his 60s with short black hair, in a gray suit and light blue shirt. Present Tense—Edition #6 The text reads: THE PRESENT TENSE present tense noun the verb tense expressing action or state in the current moment Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista The background is orange with the GBCS brand wall There are circular icons at the bottom: hands shaking, a dove, a sun over a hill, a cross, and a cupped hand with a bowl in it.

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    AI and Discernment

    August 1, 2026

    As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes society, the church is called to engage not only with technological possibilities but also with their social, ethical, and spiritual implications. Discernment in the present tense requires placing human dignity, participation, and the common good before any claim of technological inevitability.

    The graphic shows a cropped image of Liberato Bautista, a Filipino man in his 60s with short black hair, in a gray suit and light blue shirt. Present Tense—Edition #5 The text reads: THE PRESENT TENSE present tense noun the verb tense expressing action or state in the current moment Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista The background is orange with the GBCS brand wall There are circular icons at the bottom: hands shaking, a dove, a sun over a hill, a cross, and a cupped hand with a bowl in it.

  • Simpson Memorial Chapel

    Located on the first floor of the United Methodist Building and across from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Simpson Memorial Chapel is a place of prayer, worship, ecumenical gathering, and hospitality on Capitol Hill.

    Simpson Memorial Chapel

  • Environmental Justice Partnerships

    Coalitions and Partners on issues of climate change, sustainability and food justice.

  • Overview

    The General Board of Church and Society is dedicated to the work of living faith, seeking justice, and pursuing peace.

    UMC Building

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    Our Human Security Approach to Health and Wholeness - Intern Blog (Feb. 2023)

    February 7, 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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    ON THIS DAY - The Methodist Building Cafeteria To Integrate

    February 21, 2024

    On February 21, 1947, the process began to serve everyone at the Methodist Building Cafeteria on Capitol Hill no matter the color, race or creed.

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    Church and Society's 2019-2020 Interns

    November 12, 2019

    We are excited to introduce our Wesley Theological Seminary interns! This class of theological interns started with us this fall and will continue through the spring of 2020.

    2019-2020 Class of Interns

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    Introducing our theological interns

    September 15, 2021

    Two new interns join Church and Society for the 2021-2022 school year

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    Children’s Picture Books To Unpack Poverty

    October 17, 2022

    October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. These picture books introduce the complexities of poverty and how communities worldwide are creating change.

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