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    The Power of Organizing

    January 30, 2017

    In a recent meeting with national gun violence prevention advocates, former Attorney General Eric Holder concluded with a rousing call to action. With a sense of passion, he reminded us that we have an informed, galvanized, active population, and we need to get people engaged. Energy is on our side. We need to get busy; we need to build; we need to organize.

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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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    Faith Leaders Urged to Challenge New Immigration Restrictions: A Call to Reflection and Action

    October 3, 2024

    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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  • Take Legislative Action 2026

    The United Methodist Church has consistently stated its intent through church and community witness to advance the cause of peace and justice.

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    Take Action

    Take action and make sure your elected officials hear from you! All current and relevant advocacy actions can be found below.

  • 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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    Reflections from the Church and Society Fellows

    October 19, 2016

    Our fellows reflect on their time with Church and Society.

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    Email your senators: Pass universal background checks

    Email Your Senators: Pass Universal Background Checks!

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    God weeps at Congress’s inaction

    August 5, 2019

    Dozens of people died last weekend in shootings across the country. Many lives might have been saved if the U.S. Senate passed universal background checks legislation.

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    Protecting Transgender Civil and Human Rights

    March 23, 2026

    The United Methodist Church unequivocally supports gender inclusivity, sacred worth and equal protection for transgender and non-binary people.

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