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Revised Social Principles: Updating The UMC toolbox for social witness
The document addresses United Methodists’ concerns from around the world, paying particular attention to being inclusive of all communities and integrating biblical and Wesleyan references.
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‘Living Our Principles’ now available
Church and Society has released “Living our Principles,” a six-part series highlighting how United Methodists are living out the Social Principles throughout the world.
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Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Month (October 2023)
In the United States of America, the month of October recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Loss and transition is difficult, especially the loss experienced in pregnancy and infancy.
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Church and Society Welcomes New Theological Intern Jackie Celin
As we gear up for a new school year, our GBCS intern is doing her field education for a Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. We asked Jackie to introduce herself and share her journey with you.
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ON THIS DAY - The Methodist Building Cafeteria To Integrate
On February 21, 1947, the process began to serve everyone at the Methodist Building Cafeteria on Capitol Hill no matter the color, race or creed.
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Church and Society Condemns Priorities Reflected in Debt Limit Agreement
Agency statement critical of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which creates barriers and budget cuts for those who need protection most.
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The Korean Peninsula Needs Peace Treaty, Not Armistice and More Wars
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.
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Remembering Dr. Willie Christine King Farris, Scholar, Educator and Civil Rights Activist
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.
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A Call for United Methodists to Combat Life Threatening Ableism in Healthcare
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.
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Solidarity with Cuba: An Interfaith Prayer Vigil
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.
