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A two decade old pledge provides Church and Society with $250k
An Asheville, North Carolina, couple pledged two decades ago to support the good works of Church and Society with a pledge of $250,000.00 that was delivered last year
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faith in action
A called what? FAQ on called seminars
On Sept. 5-7, 2018, Church and Society will host its third annual called-seminar, Scarcity in Abundance: Hunger in the United States. Registration for the event will begin June 1, 2018, but if you ever wondered what a called seminar is, this FAQ is for you!
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faith in action
Climate change impacts all of us
The consequences of climate change are visible to me every day as a Southern California resident and an African American.
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Ministry With: Community Hope Center
More than 500,000 people experience homelessness in the U.S. Many churches often help to care for our unhoused and under-housed neighbors. We spoke with the Community Hope Center, which is also working to address the systemic reasons leading to homelessness.
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faith in action
Love your (refugee) neighbors
A quiet town outside Stuttgart, Germany welcomed a group of refugees. What happened next surprised them.
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Revising the Social Principles: A global process
The General Conference tasked Church and Society to revise the Social Principles. The process is ongoing and has included conversations with United Methodists around the world. One United Methodist reflects on her experience.
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faith in action
Food, tables and God's nature
Food and feasting are a part of Thanksgiving and the lives of many congregations. What does the way we eat and invite others to eat say about our understanding of the character and nature of God?
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Saving mothers' lives
Dr. Kathy Hartke is an OB-GYN and a United Methodist. At the end of Sunday worship, her pastor says, "Go out and change the world." She takes that call seriously.
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faith in action
Saving mothers' lives: Quality care
As we approach Mother's Day, we're taking a look at some of the steps we can take to help prevent deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth. This is part 2, increasing the quality of care.