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Affirming the Use of Diverse Languages in the United States and Opposing a Constitutional Amendment Making English the Official Language
2016 Book of Resolutions, #3121
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Death Penalty
We unequivocally oppose the death penalty and urge its elimination from all criminal codes.
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Peace
In a world plagued by war and terror, violence and destruction, people of faith have a clear call to build peace with justice. Scripture is consistent in the call for followers of Christ to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44-45a), forgive others their trespasses (Matthew 6:14-15), to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21), and to seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14). Peacemakers are blessed and called the children of God (Matthew 5:9).
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Maternal Health Initiative
Funding programs for family planning and maternal health should be a priority.
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action
Tell U.S. Congress to Advance Climate Policies That Reflect a Vision of Justice for God’s People and God’s Planet
Congress must include climate justice priorities as they consider key spending decisions.
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Pages for Progress
Pages for Progress, a program of Church and Society, was established to create spaces for collective learning through shared reading and in-depth exploration of topics from a theological perspective, to become more effective advocates as people of faith.
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faith in action
Earth Day 2025: Practicing Jubilee for Our Planet, Our People, Our Future
Earth Day is not simply about planting trees or recycling—although those actions have value. For people of faith, Earth Day is a sacred invitation. An invitation to reimagine our relationship with the earth and each other.
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statement
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
A statement from the General Secretaries of the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS), General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW), and Discipleship Ministries.
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faith in action
Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
Our recognition of people of AANHPI heritage in places of leadership across the country must also acknowledge a wide breadth of experience across social, economic, political and cultural identities.
