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COVID-19: We're in this together
Rev. Hilde Marie Movafagh, Rector, Systematic Theology and Missiology at the MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society in Oslo, writes that we are facing the COVID-19 pandemic together.
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The climate crisis is a global crisis
Our assistant general secretary for United Nations and international affairs reflects on how climate change impacts global migration.
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faith in action
Intern Profile: Cody Wisswasser on Racial and Economic Inequality
Intern Cody Wiswasser is excited to be working with Church and Society in Washington, D.C., on issues of race and economic inequality.
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Combatting Homelessness at UN’s 58th Commission for Social Development
For United Methodists, we work to eradicate homelessness because all persons are entitled to dwelling places that provide for safety, privacy and recreation. Our church teachings hold governments responsible for guaranteeing the rights to adequate shelter.
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Ministry with: Moore Community House
Many low-income parents are stuck in a catch-22. They work long hours for low wages to provide for their children only to have a large part of their income go toward child care so they can work long hours. Moore Community House offers pathways to higher wages and access to affordable child care for their children.
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Pregnancy and domestic violence
In an average day, 28,800 people in the United States experience domestic violence.
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Ministry with: 580 Café
580 Café is a ministry collaboration building a support system for those on the margins and struggling to remain in school. We spoke with Pastor Jeanne Roe Smith to learn more.
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Drew University hosts Conference Church and Society Leaders Gathering
“Ministry with the Poor” was a particular focus of a gathering of Conference Church and Society Leaders held Oct. 1-4, 2018 at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
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Ministry with: Wesley Rankin Community Center
The reasons why an individual is experiencing poverty are unique, and so the help they need will also be unique. That's why the Wesley Rankin Community Center addresses each person's needs individually. We spoke with Executive Director Shellie Ross to learn more.
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Church and Society Awards Grants for 2019
Church and Society oversees the distribution of three different grants available to United Methodist congregations and organizations. Here are the project titles, descriptions, and Annual Conferences of the 2019 Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day, and Peace with Justice Grantees:
