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United Methodists affirm the reality of climate change and urge each other, our communities, companies we invest in, and governments where we live to take all necessary steps to address and reduce the localized harms climate change already has brought and the worldwide harms that
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
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,
February 10, 2023 Before world economic leaders involved Indigenous peoples on the front lines to address climate change, Filipino United Methodists were working alongside the Aetas in Mawacat, a barangay — district — in Florida Blanca, Pampanga. “Engaging with the Aeta community … gave us compelling
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
February 15, 2023 On Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, the doors of First Methodist Church in the suburb of Richardson, Texas, were kept open all day long for people to pray and seek comfort. “(The Rev.) Bob Middlebrooks insisted
Jacqueline CelinFebruary 7, 2023 Last week, I was able to view a portion of the United Nations Ninth Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs. While watching, I noticed a term that I had not heard before, “human security.”
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
