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A Story of Connection to the Sand Creek Massacre and The Return of Sacred Tribal Artifacts
In remembrance of The Sand Creek Massacre, Sue Woodard of Michelson United Methodist Church, Grayling, Michigan, shares her family's association with the Massacre and their journey towards reconciliation, healing, repentance and peace.
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Wong Kim Ark and Birthright Citizenship: A Reflection for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
With the current administration's executive order to challenge the 14th Amendment birthright citizenship in the U.S., we honor the legacy of Wong Kim Ark and his landmark 1898 U.S. Supreme Court case that affirmed birthright citizenship rights cannot be denied based on race or ancestry.
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Sand Creek Massacre Exhibition Opens in Partnership with History Colorado, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, and The United Methodist Church
Commemorating the exhibit opening at The United Methodist Building, Washington, D.C., United Methodist leaders and Sand Creek Massacre Tribal Representatives held a panel discussion offering remembrance and healing of the massacre.
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Church and Society Releases its 2025 Year-End Report Highlighting Action and Impact
"This GBCS 2025 Year-end Report provides evidence of a holy boldness and how we have built upon our significant legacy to speak up, speak out and take action for peace and justice on behalf of our United Methodist connection around the world." - Bishop Julius C. Trimble
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Church and Society Celebrate March Women’s History Month and Retired United Methodist Rev. Maxine Allen
The Rev. Maxine Allen, a retired Elder from the Arkansas Conference and GBCS guest contributor, shares her perspective on what it means to be a neighbor.
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Church and Society Host Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum in Ministry for Justice and Peace
Last week, United Methodist young adult clergy gathered to attend a three-day Young Adult Clergy Leadership Forum at the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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From Fear to Belonging: A Prayer Vigil for Justice and Hope
As we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., join us for a powerful prayer vigil to stand together in faith, justice, and hope.
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Church and Society Spring 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Under the guiding theme of Sacred Resilience, Disciplined Hope, the Board of Directors of the General Board of Church and Society met in Torrance, California, March 17-19, 2025. (Photos courtesy of Robin Kelby, Joscie Cutchens and Levi Bautista)
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The Language of Peace and Justice
Introducing The Present Tense, a monthly column of reflections, written by Levi Bautista, Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs of The General Board of Church and Society.
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Introducing The General Board of Church and Society 2025 Summer Interns
We are pleased to announce our summer 2025 interns! Due to visa challenges, we’ve adapted our program to offer a hybrid (in-person/virtual) internship experience, welcoming interns both in Washington, D.C., and virtually from Zimbabwe.
