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faith in action
600 People Attend Human Wellbeing and Sustainable Planet Symposium
The 9th annual symposium, chaired by GBCS Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs, was held in a hybrid format from The Church Center for the United Nations in New York.
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faith in action
Becoming a sanctuary church: An interview with the Rev. Robin Hynicka
In November, 2016, with the support of community partners, Arch Street UMC opened a space for Javier Flores Garcia to live in sanctuary at the church. Javier — a 40-year-old husband and father of three U.S. citizen children — has been living, working and raising his family in the U.S. since 1997. In November he received a deportation order even though his immigration case is pending.
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faith in action
Church and Society Ethnic Local Church Grant Supports Middle East Migrants
This is an interview with Rev. Dr. Zaki Labib Zaki, founder and president of the Middle Eastern United Methodist Caucus. The caucus received an Ethnic Local Church grant to support their work with migrants, especially focusing on survivors of trauma.
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faith in action
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month but every month is important for mental health advocacy to United Methodists.
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faith in action
United Methodist Values and Tax Reform
John Hill, assistant general secretary for advocacy and organizing, addresses the tax reform legislation making its way through the U.S. Congress.
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Human Trafficking
We seek to provide pastoral care for individuals, while also working to end the supply and demand of trafficking.
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Grassroots Organizing
God's vision for transformation is rooted in justice, peace and liberation. We can change the world through collective action against unjust policies, practices, and systems and organizing.
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Educational Opportunities
Church and Society offers numerous opportunities for learning and engagement for youth, emerging leaders, universities and seminaries, clergy, and congregational groups.
