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    The Korean Peninsula Needs Peace Treaty, Not Armistice and More Wars

    July 27, 2023

    Marking the armistice agreement that put the Korean War in ceasefire mode 70 years ago this week, The Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista offers his reflection for peaceful coexistence in the Korean Peninsula, Asia Pacific region, and the world.

    Korean Peninsula sign
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    Remembering Dr. Willie Christine King Farris, Scholar, Educator and Civil Rights Activist

    July 17, 2023

    Memorial services and tributes were held in Atlanta, GA this past weekend for the last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Willie Christine King Farris. She died in June. She was 95.

    Dr. Farris UMB
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    A Call for United Methodists to Combat Life Threatening Ableism in Healthcare

    October 5, 2023

    Persistent bias and unchecked ableism have spurred historic proposed rule changes in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in order to stop discrimination on the basis of disability in health and human service programs.

    civil and human rights brand
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    Solidarity with Cuba: An Interfaith Prayer Vigil

    June 20, 2023

    Church and Society joins IFCO/Pastors for Peace, Cuba Council of Churches, Martin Luther King Center in Havana, National Network on Cuba, United Church of Christ, Justice and Local Church Ministries, Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ in prayer, reflection, and advocacy for the removal of Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list, and the cessation of the US blockade on Cuba.

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    Give Earth A Chance

    April 20, 2023

    Saturday, April 22, 2023 is Earth Day. Where did Earth Day Come from and what can we do to make a difference for our planet?

    Earth Day 2023
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    Online Grant Award Process for 2023 Begins Today, June 12, 2023

    June 12, 2023

    Church and Society NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 2023 Grant Funding Cycle. See instructions below to apply online.

    2023 grants awards photo
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    Get your shot!

    March 2, 2021

    Imagine if we organized our churches to be centers for listening, educating, caring for and distributing COVID vaccines. With 28,000 United Methodist Churches in the U.S. what a difference we could make.

    SHC Covid Vaccine Shot paper
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    Hope will blossom

    December 12, 2019

    Holding international talks on climate change during Advent is a profound act of hope for our world.

    Advent wreath one candle lit
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    A Call to Action in Response to the Plight of Migrants

    July 9, 2019

    General Secretary Susan Henry-Crowe joined Bishop Minerva Carcaño, chair of the United Methodist Immigration Task Force, Thomas Kemper, general secretary of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), and Harriet Olson, general secretary of United Methodist Women in this call to action in response to the plight of migrants. 

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    Preparing a place for us

    April 8, 2020

    From the Desk of Susan Henry-Crowe: Maundy Thursday 2020

    Maundy Thursday 2020