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faith in action
Christmas is Waiting to be Born
As we celebrate the birth of the Christ child, let us remember “Christmas is waiting to be born/…in all of humankind.”
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faith in action
A very merry Christmas
General Secretary Susan Henry-Crowe offers this Christmas reflection.
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statement
An Open Letter to Jeff Sessions and all United Methodists
In response to the rally by white supremacists, neo-Nazis and the KKK in Charlottesville, Virginia, the general secretary issues a statement to United Methodists and an open letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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faith in action
Today, We Celebrate Motherhood
In recognition of the sacredness of motherhood and the tragic stories of maternal mortality, we call on local congregations to advocate with policy makers at all levels to improve maternal health through increased access to maternal health and family planning services and to support United Methodist projects around the world working on maternal health and family planning. (2016 Book of Resolutions, “Maternal Health: The Church’s Role”)
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statement
A Call to Prayer for a Just Peace
Amid tensions with North Korea, and joining with the World Council of Churches, the general secretary issues a call to prayer for peace.
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faith in action
Peace With Justice Sunday, June 11
While many individuals and churches across the connection work for peace and justice every day, once a year United Methodists get to celebrate and commit to the work of peace with justice.
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faith in action
Church and Society Board Met to Award Grants and Approve 2023 Budget
The Board of directors met by Zoom on October 19, 2022 and approved a transition plan for retiring General Secretary Susan Henry-Crowe; approved over $98,000 in grants; and approved the 2023 budget.
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faith in action
Independence Day & Religious Freedom
Today is Independence Day in the United States. As commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, let us also remember the "first freedoms."