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  • The United Methodist Church

    The United Methodist Church is a Christian denomination and worldwide movement rooted in the Wesleyan and Methodist traditions.

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    The Fierce Urgency of Now

    January 14, 2026

    Coined by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1963, “The Fierce Urgency of Now” reinforced a civil rights vision and movement that sparked a nations conscience for historical change. As we celebrate the MLK holiday, remembering his life and legacy, we find ourselves in 2026 still coping with many of the same injustices he faced.

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    2025 Faith & Facts Cards

    The Faith and Facts cards are a set of half-sheet cards on a number of social issues. On any given issue, they explore what the Bible says, what The United Methodist Church says, some facts about the issue, and then action steps to address the issue.

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    TAKE ACTION: IRS Declares Churches Can Endorse Political Candidates Without Tax-exempt Status Penalty

    July 15, 2025

    In a July 7, 2025 court filing, The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) declared that Churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates in certain circumstances without risking the loss of their tax-exempt status, despite a decades-old Congressional statute that bans political candidate endorsements.

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    Church and Society Year-end Results and Impact: Advocacy Stories and Wins in the 118th Congress

    December 10, 2024

    During the 118th Congress in 2023-2024, the General Board of Church and Society continued it's faithful witness for justice and peace on behalf of the United Methodist Church.

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    Church and Society Board Awards Grants for 2025

    October 7, 2025

    Church and Society awards three different grants available to United Methodist congregations and organizations. The board of directors awarded $106,000 in grants to 40 ministries across the United Methodist Connection.

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    Reflections on Transfiguration

    February 26, 2017

    As the Christian cycle moves from the winter light of Epiphany toward the spring light of Lent days grow longer and nights shorter. In this gradual movement the signs of light are varied in their beauty and clarity. Some light glimmers like the new fake candles that are a little off color. Some twilight is shrouded in wind and rain on a wet hike in early spring. Or some signs are the fleeting warmth in the heart.

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    More to Migration: The 2019 Called Seminar in El Salvador

    November 4, 2019

    During the week-long immersion, United Methodists will engage in conversation with religious and cultural leaders to learn about the roots of migration, the impact of US foreign policy on migration, and reflect on our response as Christians.

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    Remember who you are

    March 6, 2019

    As ashes are imprinted on Christians' foreheads around the world today, we will be reminded, "You are dust, and to dust you will return."

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    Earth Day resource

    Each year, Creation Justice Ministries offers Christian education materials to equip faith communities to protect, restore, and more rightly share God's creation.