Celebrating 100 Years of The United Methodist Building
In 2024, join the General Board of Church and Society celebrated the momentous 100-year history of the United Methodist Building and the people called Methodists
- Overview
- The United Methodist Church
- Social Principles as Adopted by General Conference Charlotte, 2024
- Resolutions Adopted by General Conference Charlotte
- Board of Directors
- Meet the Staff
- Annual Conference Connections
- The United Methodist Building
- Celebrating the United Methodist Building's 100th Anniversary
- United Nations Ministry
- Careers and Internships
- Partnerships
- Justice Takes Courage Podcast
- Contact Us
I. View September 26, 2024 - Special Celebration
The event was live Streamed. Go here to view recording.
II. 2024 General Conference, Charlotte - UMB100 Presentation
III. Videos: Celebrating 100 Years of Social Witness
The embed below is a playlist. To access all videos, select the “1/6” icon on the top right of the embed.
IV. “ON THIS DAY” Series
Each month in 2024, Church and Society highlighted notable days offering glimpses into the momentous 100-year history of the United Methodist Building and the people called Methodists often walking along side ecumenical partners living their faith through social witness.
Click on article dates below and read significant historical moments at the United Methodist Building:
January 15, 1986 - MLK Jr. Holiday Observed / Special United Methodist Building Gathering
February 21, 1947 - United Methodist Building Cafeteria To Integrate
March 26, 1959 - Board of World Peace Offered Congressional Testimony Opposing the Draft
April 3, 1986 - South African Delegation on National U.S. Anti-apartheid Tour
November 12, 2024 - The United Methodist Building Featured in Congressional Special Order Speech.
December 4, 2024 - The World Renowned Rust College A'Cappella Choir at the United Methodist Building)
V. Book: “For Justice and Enduring Peace: 100 Years of Social Witness”
Written by Dr. Jessica M. Smith, Senior Executive Director Research, Planning and Spiritual Formation of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church, and with an Epilogue by Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, former GBCS General Secretary, this book tells the 100-year story of the people called, “Methodists,” on Capitol Hill, upholding the Wesleyan commitment to social holiness.
VI. Special Event: An Afternoon Celebrating 100 Years of Social Witness
VII. Related Stories
- Marking a Century on Capitol Hill, the United Methodist Building Guards Against Political Violence (United Methodist Insight)
- Interim General Secretary John Hill on Un-tied Methodism (General Commission on Archives and History)
- Overview
- The United Methodist Church
- Social Principles as Adopted by General Conference Charlotte, 2024
- Resolutions Adopted by General Conference Charlotte
- Board of Directors
- Meet the Staff
- Annual Conference Connections
- The United Methodist Building
- Celebrating the United Methodist Building's 100th Anniversary
- United Nations Ministry
- Careers and Internships
- Partnerships
- Justice Takes Courage Podcast
- Contact Us