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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was accused of harming the struggle for civil rights and stepping out of line when taking a stance against excessive military spending. However, Dr. King realized the connection between the struggle for civil and human rights, government spending
Beloved Cal-Pac family, What a busy few months we have had across our conference. We are getting ready to launch our grant process for three different grants – Hunger, Justice & Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT), and Peace with Justice. So please keep a look out
March 31, 2023 “I feel scared.” “I feel hurt.” “I feel numb.” “Is this the new normal?” Across the United States, children and teens are grappling with such feelings in the aftermath of yet another school shooting — this time in Nashville, Tennessee. The best
A Global Peace Prayer on 22 March will draw Christians together into prayer and advocacy for peace, and in hope for a better future. A communique from a prayer planning committee explained that Christians are called into prayer and advocacy for peace. “In a global context
March 10, 2023 Our theological intern Jackie Celin unpacks her day of state advocacy with an interfaith community. She encourages all of us to consider how we might be able to participate in this type of advocacy at the state level. “But let justice roll
National budgets are moral documents. They are a testament to national priorities. (2016 Book of Resolutions, #6129). Alarming portions of U.S. resources are devoted to military spending. January 25, 2023 United Methodists believe that war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ. We
February 21, 2023 The Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), an independent intersectional justice organization with ties to the United Methodist Church, will be holding a webinar to share the results of a three-year organizational racial audit that the organization has conducted to find the
As we begin the Lenten season, the General Board of Church and Society invites you to a service to re-commit ourselves to the restorative work of justice, peace, and reconciliation. February 14, 2023 Rev. Camille Henderson-Edwards, GBCS Director of Health, Gender, and Economic Justice, will
We need you! Interested in Creation Care, Sustainable property management, environment care, recycling, or any of the other areas in which we can take better care of the incredible planet we have been gifted? Interested in eco-justice camp for youth and young adults, with workshops
This article was written by Church and Society staffers Rev. Camille Henderson-Edwards and Rev. Kendal McBroom, who provide a perspective on celebrating African American History Month in 2023. February 9, 2023 We have been here before. We have been to this disorienting intersection of celebrating
