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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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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.
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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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faith in action
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support Fair Trade for Working Families
Trade agreements affect our jobs, wages, food systems, and environment. Support H.Res. 1286, a resolution that puts working people before corporate interests.
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faith in action
Introducing The General Board of Church and Society 2025 Summer Interns
We are pleased to announce our summer 2025 interns! Due to visa challenges, we’ve adapted our program to offer a hybrid (in-person/virtual) internship experience, welcoming interns both in Washington, D.C., and virtually from Zimbabwe.
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faith in action
Civic and electoral education campaign in Central Congo
Church and Society and Global Ministries sponsored campaigns for civic and electoral education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and election observation via Church of Christ in Congo.
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faith in action
Food Insecurity is a Matter of Justice
Church and Society Intern Tafadzwa Chikawa, recent graduate of Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, offers his second article in a three part series on social justice concerns in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
