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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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story
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
A profile of a peace with justice coordinator
Church and Society staff recently asked Alma Manney, a peace with justice coordinator from the Florida Annual Conference, about her faith and work for peace and justice.
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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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press release
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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faith in action
Raising Your Voice: Tips For Meeting with Congress
Last week, I meet with staffers from both of my senators’ offices to discuss immigration issues from a United Methodist faith perspective. My senators from Kansas, Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, have a lot in common. They are both older white men, Kansas Republicans, and United Methodists. Despite their similarities on paper, my experiences could not have been more different.
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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
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
In Support of the United Nations Population Fund
As a country, the United States has faithfully contributed to international organizations that work on promoting the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls, helping couples and women have safe pregnancies, safe delivery, helping children to live beyond their first day on earth, preventing unwanted pregnancies and reducing abortions.
