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  • faith in action

    600 People Attend Human Wellbeing and Sustainable Planet Symposium

    January 27, 2023

    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.

    9th annual symposium table photo

  • faith in action

    Becoming a sanctuary church: An interview with the Rev. Robin Hynicka

    July 25, 2017

    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.

    Sanctuary-seeker Javier Flores Garcia and US-2 Missionary Rachel Ternes stand in front of an art project they helped create. Ternes designed and Garcia painted the background of a mural in the fellowship hall of Arch Street UMC. The title of the mural is "Living Water: Liberation and Love!" and is being completed by members and friends of the congregation.

  • faith in action

    United Methodist Values and Tax Reform

    December 1, 2017

    John Hill, assistant general secretary for advocacy and organizing, addresses the tax reform legislation making its way through the U.S. Congress.

  • faith in action

    Annual conferences address issues of justice and peace

    July 13, 2017

    The annual conference season has come and gone, and issues of social concern were part of the discussion in numerous conference sessions this year.

    A display of Church and Society literature at the Western North Carolina Annual Conference.

  • issue

    Human Trafficking

    We seek to provide pastoral care for individuals, while also working to end the supply and demand of trafficking.

    Two people engage in conversation.

  • resource

    Kingdom Dreams Violent Realities Bible Study

    A Bible study on gun violence prevention.

  • 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.

    Nigerian women participate in grassroots organizing training

  • Educational Opportunities

    Church and Society offers numerous opportunities for learning and engagement for youth, emerging leaders, universities and seminaries, clergy, and congregational groups.

    Seminar participants in Kamina, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • resolution

    Nurturing Marriage and Family

    2016 Book of Resolutions, #2028

  • event

    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.