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July 5, 2023 Ukrainians don’t talk about if they win the war with Russia. They talk about when they defeat the invaders. “There’s a great deal of certainty,” said the Rev. Fred Vanderwerf, who will be engaging with Ukraine on behalf The United Methodist Church. “I’ve been working hard
New GBCS theological intern shares her background, interest and motivation for Economic, Health, and Gender advocacy work. June 20, 2023 As followers of Christ, one wonders what God’s plans for our lives are and where God is calling us to be, grow, and serve. In
A statement from the General Secretaries of the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS), General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), and General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW). June 29, 2023 Today’s
June 15, 2023 On June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, federal troops under the command of Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas. They brought a life-changing message for the estimated quarter-of-a-million slaves in the state: “All
Church and Society NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 2023 Grant Funding Cycle. See instructions below to apply online. June 12, 2023 The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) awards grants to United Methodist congregations and groups related to The United Methodist Church through the Ethnic
June 2, 2023 The Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe’s worldview started when she was 16 and attended a United Nations seminar focusing on the Middle East. The youth group from Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville, South Carolina, spent six months studying the Middle East before
New GBCS theological intern shares his background, interest and motivation for Civil and Human Rights advocacy work. May 31, 2023 From an early age, I’ve had a strong passion for both my faith and politics. I remember celebrating Obama’s election and writing an article about
Agency statement critical of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which creates barriers and budget cuts for those who need protection most June 1, 2023 Compromise Contradicts United Methodist Social Principles The bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act negotiated between President Biden and Majority Leader McCarthy reveals an insidious
Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) presents Global Justice and Solidarity: Implementing Agenda 2030, Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action. May 24, 2023 Conference of Non-government Organizations (NGOs) in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) is celebrating its 75th Anniversary
The official day set to celebrate Peace with Justice Sunday 2023 is June 4, 2023. All are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday on any Sunday throughout the year. WHAT IS PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY? United Methodists relate to this special Sunday by seeking peaceful solutions, creating
