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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
Climate: 2019 in review
2019 was a year when we witnessed an ever-growing disconnect between what the climate science is telling us, the devastating realities of extreme weather, the growing movement of youth and people of faith demanding action, and the unconscionable lack of leadership by U.S. and global leaders.
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National Religious Partnership for the Environment Meets with Bi-partisan House Select Committee on Climate Crisis
Faith Leaders and Members of Congress Work Toward Responsible Climate Legislation
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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.
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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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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
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.
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faith in action
Maternal mortality in Texas
Deaconess Megan Hale attended a training on maternal mortality sponsored by the United Methodist Women and Church and Society. What she learned about maternal mortality rates inspired her to put her faith into action.
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faith in action
Kiss today goodbye
Ethnic Young Adult Intern Iris Gadsden reflects on her summer learning about faith, justice and peace.
