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In the coming weeks Congress will be making decisions that deeply affect our common life together. Now is the time to contact your elected representatives to ask that they broadly prioritize grace over greed. May 2, 2023 “The Bible is consistent in its witness that
The Board of Directors of the General Board of Church and Society met in Montgomery, Alabama, March 22-24, 2023. April 25, 2023 Last month, the Board of Directors of GBCS gathered in Montgomery Alabama for their first in-person meeting since 2019. Board president, Bishop Sally
Saturday, April 22, 2023 is Earth Day. Where did Earth Day Come from and what can we do to make a difference for our planet? April 20, 2023 In spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin created Earth Day as a way to push the
SNAP is a part of the Farm Bill, which is a package of legislation that covers how agriculture is regulated in the United States April 19, 2023 As United Methodists, we are called to care for the most vulnerable in our society. Causes of hunger
Now you can order updated materials from Church and Society’s website for events, rallies, trainings, Bible studies and meetings. April 10, 2023 The online store is open to place orders and receive GBCS materials shipped directly to you within seven – ten days. To reduce
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
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
GBCS co-sponsoring inaugural global thematic webinar February 27, 2023 Washington D.C. – The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is a co-sponsor of the inaugural global thematic webinar hosted by the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). Entitled,
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
