photos by Joscie Cutchens and Alyssa Fisher TORRANCE, Calif. – March 26, 2025 – The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church gathered from March 16-19, 2025, at Faith United Methodist Church in Torrance, California, for its Spring 2025 Board
The official day of Human Relations Day Sunday 2024 is January 14, 2024. All are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday on any Sunday throughout the year. Human Relations Day is a denomination wide Special Sunday designed to celebrate and raise awareness to further the development of
Now is the time for us to stand in our faith witness and urge Congress to resist policies that harm our communities and instead prioritize programs that support human flourishing. Use the action alerts below to contact your elected representatives and remind them of their
This new action alert calls for ceasefire, de-escalation, and restraint by all involved. December 1, 2023 As the war in Gaza resumes after a weeklong ceasefire and violence continues in the West Bank, Church and Society joins other faith communities calling for a re-instated ceasefire,
Annual Conference Church and Society Chairs and Peace With Justice Coordinators in the United States joined GBCS in a three-session leadership training pilot program this year. October 25, 2023 In a structured three-session pilot program, GBCS managed training sessions for UMC Annual Conference leaders throughout
Offering guidance and helpful tips for new and experienced advocates alike, Building Power Together: A Toolkit for Advocates in Leadership unpacks and explores how to build sustainable movements that lead to justice and peace. September 25, 2023 Being or becoming a leader for social justice
Persistent bias and unchecked ableism have spurred historic proposed rule changes in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in order to stop discrimination on the basis of disability in health and human service programs. October 5, 2023 On September 7, 2023, the Biden Administration announced
Pages For Progress will meet quarterly and a new book will be discussed each quarter. September 22, 2023 PAGES FOR PROGRESS is not your typical book club. This is a book-to-action series of sessions that focus on works to educate and encourage action as well
In the United States of America, the month of October recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Loss and transition is difficult, especially the loss experienced in pregnancy and infancy. September 27, 2023 As people of faith we affirm the dignity and worth of everyone by cultivating
Commemorating the 42nd United Nations International Day of Peace, the annual festival at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea brings attention to unprecedented challenges and opportunities toward a sustainable and peaceful future for humanity and the planet. September 26, 2023 In celebration of the 42nd