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The United Methodist Church Unveils New Guiding Vision Statement
The Council of Bishops, in conjunction with the Connectional Table, announced a new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. This vision reflects the Church's deep commitment to embodying God's dream for the world.
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Church and Society Opposes Mass Deportation in U.S.
A statement from The General Board of Church and Society calls for a bold witness to stand against U.S. immigration and mass deportation policies influenced by misinformation, hate, fear and harm.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY - The United Methodist Building Featured in Congressional Special Order Speech
On November 12, 2024, celebrating 100 years of social justice work at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, delivered a special order speech to U.S. Representatives in the House Chamber.
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Webinar: Seek Peace and Pursue It: Advocating for Nuclear Abolition in 2025
Join us at this webinar to learn more about the United Methodist Church’s position on nuclear weapons, hear from civil society and faith partners, and discover how you can get involved in the movement for nuclear abolition.
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Tell Congress to support Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy
We have a responsibility and opportunity to advocate alongside Native peoples in support of examining fully and truthfully U.S policies that codified and encouraged these immoral actions.
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faith in action
The United Methodist Church promotes peace in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church is committed to ensuring peace and justice prevail in the country during the elections on July 30 and in the aftermath of the polls.
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faith in action
Church and Society’s Online Store Offers New, Updated Resources
All GBCS content is updated to match current 2025-2028 Social Principles, GBCS advocacy positioning, and cross references from the 2020/2024 Book of Discipline and 2020/2024 Book of Resolutions.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY… Installation of The Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Celebrated at The United Methodist Building
On July 13, 2022, the historic congressional ceremony in Statuary Hall was broadcast live to an audience in the large session room at the United Methodist Building.
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faith in action
Church and Society Launches New Pages For Progress Resource Guide For Group Learning Sessions
Church and Society is excited to unveil the first Pages for Progress Resource Guide on the book “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” by Heather McGhee.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY... The United Methodist Building Becomes A Center For Hospitality After 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001, when federal buildings on Capitol Hill were evacuated after the 9/11 attacks, the staff of Church and Society remained, offering a ministry of hospitality to Capitol Police.
