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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.
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faith in action
Transgender Day of Remembrance: A Call for Reflection and Inclusion
As we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, we commit to creating spaces of justice, inclusion, and affirmation.
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faith in action
Church and Society Laments the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Restrict Access to Gender Affirming Care for Youth
After the state law was challenged in lower U.S. courts, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 18, 2025, upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for transgender minors.
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Annual Conference Connections
Church and Society works to mobilize and equip networks of United Methodists across the connection to advocate for peace and justice.
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faith in action
United Methodist Leaders Gather in Baltimore for Inaugural Faith-Based Organizing Training
National training equips leaders for justice work that builds collective power for change.
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United Nations and International Affairs
Church and Society holds a non-governmental, consultative status with the United Nations. This status allows us to participate in UN meetings, consultations and conferences. Through this ministry, the church joins God in the work of social transformation.
