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ON THIS DAY - Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun Delivers Speech at The United Methodist Building
On Oct. 21, 1973, one-hundred and fifty people attended a service in the United Methodist Building’s Simpson Memorial Chapel celebrating the building's 50th anniversary with United Methodist and Associate Justice Harry A. Blackmun of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY... Senate Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prompted Service at The United Methodist Building
On June 22, 1964 a service of “Prayers and Thanksgiving” was held on the front lawn of the United Methodist Building in recognition of the U.S. Senate’s passage of the bill for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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faith in action
Be a Christmas Blessing
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” (which means “God is with Us”) Matthew 1:23 (NIV)
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faith in action
Sand Creek Massacre Exhibition Opens in Partnership with History Colorado, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, and The United Methodist Church
Commemorating the exhibit opening at The United Methodist Building, Washington, D.C., United Methodist leaders and Sand Creek Massacre Tribal Representatives held a panel discussion offering remembrance and healing of the massacre.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY... The Construction of The Simpson Memorial Chapel Completed in The United Methodist Building
ON THIS DAY SERIES... Each month in 2024, Church and Society is highlighting notable days offering glimpses into the momentous 100-year history of The United Methodist Building (1924 - 2024) and the people called Methodists often walking along side ecumenical partners living their faith through social witness.
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faith in action
Joy and Hope As Resistance
A reflection by Colleen Moore, GBCS Director of Peace With Justice, from the Israel Palestine Mission Network's “Come and See, Go and Tell” delegation.
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faith in action
A Story of Connection to the Sand Creek Massacre and The Return of Sacred Tribal Artifacts
In remembrance of The Sand Creek Massacre, Sue Woodard of Michelson United Methodist Church, Grayling, Michigan, shares her family's association with the Massacre and their journey towards reconciliation, healing, repentance and peace.
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Building Power Together Toolkit
Understanding that our faith calls us to pursue justice is only the first step of educating ourselves for the work of advocacy.
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Peace with Justice
In a world plagued by war and terror, violence and destruction, people of faith have a clear call to build peace with justice. Scripture is consistent in the call for followers of Christ to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44-45a), forgive others their trespasses (Matthew 6:14-15), to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21), and to seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14). Peacemakers are blessed and called the children of God (Matthew 5:9).
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faith in action
Faith Leaders Urged to Challenge New Immigration Restrictions: A Call to Reflection and Action
The Biden administration's new immigration restrictions limit asylum eligibility for migrants at the southern U.S. border, threatening the safety of those fleeing violence and persecution. As United Methodists, we are called to challenge these policies and advocate for asylum seekers in their pursuit of safety and dignity.
