Search

About 1056 results.

Filter By

Clear Filters
  • faith in action

    LGBTQIA Rights are Human Rights

    March 13, 2019

    God is present in the lives of Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) people. Yet, LGBTQIA people are also among the most marginalized in society.

  • faith in action

    A called what? FAQ on called seminars

    May 22, 2018

    On Sept. 5-7, 2018, Church and Society will host its third annual called-seminar, Scarcity in Abundance: Hunger in the United States. Registration for the event will begin June 1, 2018, but if you ever wondered what a called seminar is, this FAQ is for you!

  • statement

    General Secretary responds to General Conference 2019

    Commits General Board of Church and Society to work for LGBTQ civil and human rights.

  • faith in action

    Ministry With: Wooden It Be Lovely

    October 16, 2019

    Root causes of poverty are vast and diverse. Too often, solutions for economic injustice lack depth and understanding of the complexity of the system that created such circumstances. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church in Springfield, Illinois developed a creative approach to offering employment to those who need it most.

    Ministry Wooden it be Lovely
  • faith in action

    Honoring Annan

    September 11, 2018

    Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations, died in August. His funeral was held Tuesday. Assistant General Secretary Liberato Bautista, remembers Annan as "quintessential international public servant."

  • faith in action

    Solidarity Mission to the Philippines

    October 23, 2018

    The California-Pacific Annual Conference Philippines Task Force has entered into a partnership with the Philippines Central Conference to make life better for the people of the Philippines.

  • faith in action

    Death, Disappearance and Despair: A Korean American’s Reflection on “Called Seminar: El Salvador”

    December 10, 2019

    The story of El Salvador is a human story. It is a war story. It is my story. It is an American story.

    El Salvador group Romero mural
  • faith in action

    Saving mothers' lives: Breaking barriers

    April 20, 2018

    As we approach Mother's Day, we're taking a look at some of the steps we can take to help prevent deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth. This is part 1, reducing barriers to care.

  • faith in action

    The Hate U Give

    October 19, 2018

    When your favorite book becomes a brilliant movie!

  • action

    Raise the Minimum Wage

    Since 1908, the Church has advocated for a living wage in every industry.

    Man holds sign at living wage rally