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Harrison Leaves Legacy of Work in Peace and Justice
Retiring after 30 years, he represented GBCS on Capitol Hill and around the U.S, and the world.
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Board of Directors Meets to Extend Terms, Award Grants
The board of directors met by Zoom on October 19 to approve over $170,000 in grants, approve a 2021 budget, and extend board terms.
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faith in action
Church and Society 2024 Fall Board Meeting Highlights
New Board of Directors of The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) met together for the first time in Washington, D.C., at the historic United Methodist Building September 26-28, 2024.
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faith in action
12 Picture Books to Celebrate Christmas & Other December Holidays
Learn about how December holidays are celebrated around the world with these 12 children's books.
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faith in action
10 Great Kids’ Books by Indigenous Creators
Celebrate indigenous voices in November by reading these stories with the kids in your life.
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faith in action
Prayer for the U.S. Elections
Assistant General Secretary for U.N. and International Affairs offers this prayer for the election season in the U.S.
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faith in action
Celebrating Young People’s Voices: 16 Books for International Youth Day
Stories of kids and youth speaking up for change in their communities are a great way to acknowledge International Youth Day this August.
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faith in action
Introducing the 2020 EYA Interns
Four young adults of color joined Church and Society to pioneer a remote internship experience.
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faith in action
Reflections on Transfiguration
As the Christian cycle moves from the winter light of Epiphany toward the spring light of Lent days grow longer and nights shorter. In this gradual movement the signs of light are varied in their beauty and clarity. Some light glimmers like the new fake candles that are a little off color. Some twilight is shrouded in wind and rain on a wet hike in early spring. Or some signs are the fleeting warmth in the heart.
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faith in action
Sacred Worth Books Highlight: We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, and Eduardo Trejo
Recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month by reading a great book with the kids in your life.