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    International Day of Nonviolence

    October 2, 2017

    When some hear the word nonviolence, they may mistakenly equate it with passivity. But true, active nonviolence requires a daily engagement of discipline, faith, compassion and love.

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    Apply Now for the 2023 Ethnic Young Adult Internship

    February 21, 2023

    The Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) program is for young justice seekers willing to unpack their faith and identity and develop a deeper understanding of justice.

    Ethnic Young Adult interns
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    Ministry and advocacy: Alzheimer's and dementia

    July 21, 2018

    There are nearly 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. Alzheimer's is a factor in half a million of deaths each year. United Methodists can put our faith into action by building ministries that welcome and support people living with Alzheimer's or dementia and families and advocating for change.

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    What shall we say? Responding to the shooting in Las Vegas.

    October 6, 2017

    You will likely be discussing this shooting, and responses to it, at church Sunday and in the coming days. The Gun Violence Pastoral Cheat Sheet offers guidance on how to speak about gun violence.

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    Making Poverty a Priority

    July 19, 2019

    Nearly 15 years ago, the Church of Scotland launched Priority Areas as as a branch of its Ministries Council in an effort to renew its commitment to impoverished communities. Through its revamped strategy and formation of multiple partnerships, the church has provided an example to faith communities on how to approach the fight against poverty.

  • Letters To My Daughters

    A virtual monthly study companion that will examine the intersection of faith and advocacy as it relates to the social conditions of women, girls, and femmes.

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    The church’s public witness: Tackling alcohol and drug addiction

    August 3, 2017

    Alcohol and drug addiction are serious matters that confront every community. Consider observing National Recovery Month in September.

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    Interfaith Human Trafficking Toolkit 2016

    A resource for churches on human trafficking with a focus on children, compiled by an interfaith working group.

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    People’s Justice March in Austria

    October 7, 2019

    The Rev. Martin Obermeir-Siegrist serves as the pastor the Linz and Ried/Innkreis United Methodist congregations and as director of children and youth ministry in the Austria Conference. He recently attended the People’s Justice March in Linz, Austria. We asked him about the experience.

    A panoramic shot of people protesting. One sign reads, "Save our planet."
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    EYA Experiences: Kelly Dunlap

    August 7, 2019

    Kelly Dunlap served as the Ethnic Young Adult Chaplain and seminar assistant. She reflects on an experience from earlier this summer which allowed her to mentor and learn from a group young adults which paid a visit to Church and Society.

    EYA interns pose for a group picture on the steps of the Supreme Court Building.