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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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faith in action
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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faith in action
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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faith in action
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.
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faith in action
Church and Society Leader Receives 2025 Spirit of the United Nations Award
The Rev. Dr. Liberato “Levi” Bautista, Church and Society’s Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs, was recognized for decades of service in civil society and UN advocacy on behalf of The United Methodist Church.
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Civil and Human Rights Partnerships
Coalitions and partners on issues of immigration, criminal justice reform, religious freedom, and other civil and human rights issues.
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Health and Wholeness Partnerships
Coalitions and partners on issues of health care, mental health, and addictions.
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Action Alert: Oppose the Laken Riley Act—Stand for Justice and Compassion
While presented as a measure to enhance public safety, this bill risks unjustly targeting immigrant communities, fostering fear and mistrust, and violating the principles of justice, compassion, and dignity that we hold as United Methodists.
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Remembering the Legacy and Life of The Reverend Jesse Jackson
For decades, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., stood at the forefront of social movements that called this country to live more fully into its promises. He carried forward the vision of the Beloved Community, using his persistent public witness to challenge systems of racism, poverty, voter suppression, and economic injustice.
