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    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
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    The Tragedy of US Middle East Policy

    October 26, 2018

    President Trump’s Middle East policy is a tragedy. Here’s why.

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    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."

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    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.

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    Public Conversation on the draft revision of the Social Principles

    July 31, 2018

    Church and Society has been hosting listening sessions around the world on the proposed revisions to the Social Principles. Caroline Mutsago reports on two held in June for the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area and the Africa University.

    Africa University students study the Social Principles
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    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
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    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.

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    Board opposes military at U.S.-Mexico border

    The board of directors of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church adopted the following statement at its meeting Oct. 24-26, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas.

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    There are mysteries to behold.

    January 16, 2019

    The season of Epiphany celebrates God’s cosmic revelation of hope and life in the world through the birth of Christ.

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    Tell Congress to Protect SNAP

    Lord when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? … Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:37-40)

    A woman shops for milk