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Simon of Cyrene and Mary McLeod Bethune: A Lenten Reflection
In the stories I heard growing up, Simon of Cyrene was a black man. While the association may stem from Cyrene’s location in North Africa (modern-day Libya), its power lies in racial experience.
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faith in action
Church and Society Awards Grants for 2020
Church and Society awards three different grants available to United Methodist congregations and organizations. We are proud to announce the 2020 Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day, and Peace with Justice Grantees:
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Take Action: Tell Congress to Reform Prisons, Jails, and Migrant Detention
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated clearly the pre-existing injustices impacting our communities.
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faith in action
Was There Anything We Could Have Done? A Good Friday Reflection
From the Syrian town of Khan Shekihoun last week came the story of a woman who gave her name as Om Ahmed. In her deepest sorrow she said, “If the world wanted to stop this they would have done so by now. One more chemical attack in a town the world hasn’t heard of won’t change anything.” Her voice cracking, “I’m sorry, my son died yesterday,” she said. “I have nothing left to say to the world.” (Washington Post, April 5, 2017)
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faith in action
Ensuring a Fair and Equitable Democracy for All
As United Methodists, we can work for a fair and equitable democracy by ensuring all people are counted in the 2020 U.S. census.
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faith in action
Tell your Senators to fund the U.S. fair share for Climate Finance, Global Health and Political Stability
Now is the time to raise our voices calling for robust funding for critical international priorities.
