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ACTION ALERT: Urge Your Representative to Annul the Monroe Doctrine Congresswoman Velázquez has introduced a resolution to end the Monroe Doctrine while improving relations between the U.S. and its Latin American, and Caribbean neighbors.

ACTION ALERT: Urge Your Representative to Annul the Monroe Doctrine

Congresswoman Velázquez has introduced a resolution to end the Monroe Doctrine while improving relations between the U.S. and its Latin American, and Caribbean neighbors.

#actionalert #umc #beumc

Remembering the Legacy and Life of The Reverend Jesse Jackson For decades, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., stood at the forefront of social movements that called this country to live more fully into its promises. He carried forward the vision of the Beloved Com...

For decades, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., stood at the forefront of social movements that called this country to live more fully into its promises.

#jessejackson #legacy #umc #beumc

Apply Now for the 2026 Ethnic Young Adult Internship Through the EYA program, young adults can immerse themselves in justice‑focused work and advocacy while connecting with United Methodists worldwide.

Reminder: Apply Now for the 2026 Ethnic Young Adult Internship

Through the EYA program, young adults can immerse themselves in justice‑focused work and advocacy while connecting with United Methodists worldwide.

#internship #bipoc #youngadults #umc #beumc

Church and Society Offers "Hospitality in Hard Times" Service We invite you to join us in this in-person prayerful service of remembrance, lament, and hope, offering space to honor the lives impacted by migration and asylum policies.

We invite you to join us in this in-person prayerful service of remembrance, lament, and hope, offering space to honor the lives impacted by migration and asylum policies.

#immigration #umc #beumc

How to Plan a Prayer Vigil in Your Own Local Area A prayer vigil is an opportunity for people of faith to come together in community to publicly proclaim our faith values.

How to Plan a Prayer Vigil in Your Own Local Area

A prayer vigil is an opportunity for people of faith to come together in community to publicly proclaim our faith values.

#prayervigil #organizing #umc #beumc

The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church announces a search and invites applications for the Director for Environmental Justice position.

Job description and application:
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On Tuesday, January 20, a MLK Jr. Day of Prayer and Prophetic Witness service, was held in Simpson Memorial Chapel at the United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C., at noon.

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Action Alert: Stop Nuclear Testing Nuclear testing has poisoned populations and environments globally. It must never happen again.

Nuclear testing has poisoned populations and environments globally. It must never happen again. Call on your Representatives and Senators to oppose nuclear testing and support H.R. 5894 and S. 3090.

#nucleartesting #umc #beumc

HAPPY ADVENT FROM GBCS
“May the birth of Jesus bring you hope for the future, healing for the present, and love in abundance to share.” - Bishop Julius C. Trimble

#advent #christmas #greetings #umc #beumc

Justice, equity and inclusion with Bishop Julius Trimble: Compass 169 | UMC.org Bishop Julius Trimble talks faith in action, beloved community, and the United Methodist Church’s justice work.

GBCS General Secretary Julius C. Trimble was featured in the Compass podcast episode “Why justice, equity and inclusion are spiritual, not just political,” exploring the connection between justice work and spiritual life.

#compass #podcast #umc #beumc

Take Action: Boycott Chevron Corporation The General Board of Church and Society Board of Directors has joined the call to boycott Chevron, reaffirming a commitment to human rights, peace, and international law, as articulated in the 2020/20...

The General Board of Church and Society Board of Directors has joined the call to boycott Chevron, reaffirming a commitment to human rights, peace, and international law, as articulated in the 2020/2024 UM Social Principles and Book of Resolutions. Learn how you can take action.

#boycott #gaza #umc

Take Action: Boycott Chevron Corporation The General Board of Church and Society Board of Directors has joined the call to boycott Chevron, reaffirming a commitment to human rights, peace, and international law, as articulated in the 2020/20...

Learn how your congregations and communities can take action to pressure Chevron to terminate contracts with Israel.

#gaza #chevron #boycott #umc #beumc

GBCS Signs Co-Programming Agreement with Philippines Central Conference Board of Church and Society Partnership formalizes decades of collaboration and strengthens contextual ministry in the Philippines

“This unprecedented cooperation between GBCS and PCC-BCS will definitely upscale every effort of our Church to help bring about justice and peace in this corner of the world,” said Pastor Thaad Kolin Samson, Chairperson of PCC-BCS.

#philippines #partnership #umc #beumc

DC Exhibit—The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever The exhibit will be on display in the United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C., from November 10 to December 1, 2025.

The General Board of Church and Society and the General Commission on Religion and Race are honored to host The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever.

Reserve your ticket at the link.

#exhibit #sandcreek #massacre #history #umc #beumc

Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo For nearly three decades the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been torn by a succession of wars that have cost an estimated 6 million lives.

The week of October 19-25, 2026 serves as Breaking the Silence: Congo Week, a week of activities that commemorates the millions of lives lost in the Congo conflict while celebrating the enormous human and natural potential that exists in the country.

#congoweek #umc #beumc

DC Exhibit—The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever The exhibit will be on display in the United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C., from November 10 to December 1, 2025.

The General Board of Church and Society and the General Commission on Religion and Race are honored to host The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever.

Reserve your ticket at the link.

#exhibit #sandcreek #massacre #history #umc #beumc

Introducing the Connecting Faith and Justice: Youth Lectionary Curriculum, an updated resource designed to help young people explore the intersection of faith and justice.

For more info and download, visit:
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#youth #lectionary #umc #beumc

United Methodist Building Marquee sign reads: END THE SHUTDOWN SAVE HEALTHCARE

Our sign today:
END THE SHUTDOWN
SAVE HEALTHCARE

#endtheshutdown #savehealthcare #umc #beumc

Members of Congress and faith leaders held an interfaith prayer vigil in DC to call for the renewal of Affordable Care Act tax credits and an end to the government shutdown. The Rev. Camille Henderson-Edwards, Senior Executive Director for Advocacy at GBCS, offered a prayer during the vigil.

United Methodist Leaders Gather in Baltimore for Inaugural Faith-Based Organizing Training National training equips leaders for justice work that builds collective power for change.

BALTIMORE, MD – From October 1–3, 2025, United Methodist leaders from across the United States gathered in Baltimore for the first-ever National Faith-Based Grassroots Organizing Gathering.

#grassrootsorganizing #umc #beumc

Church and Society Board Awards Grants for 2025 Church and Society awards three different grants available to United Methodist congregations and organizations. The board of directors awarded $106,000 in grants to 40 ministries across the United Met...

Church and Society awards three different grants available to United Methodist congregations and organizations. The board of directors awarded $106,000 in grants to 40 ministries across the United Methodist Connection.

#grants #umc #beumc

Listen to the latest episode of the Justice Takes Courage Podcast, featuring Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling.

Justice Takes Courage Podcast Episode 4:
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#newpodcastepisode #umc #beumc

YouTube video by General Board of Church and Society Justice Talks: A Grace Over Greed Update

Yesterday we heard Church and Society staff discuss the United States federal budget and how spending decisions will have dramatic and widespread implications to our priorities.
Watch the recording here.

#congress #fy2026budget #umc #beumc

Action Alert: Pull the World Back from the Brink—Pursue a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Tell Congress to Support H. Res. 317 / S. Res. 323.

Nuclear weapons do not make us safer—in fact, they put the entire planet at risk. We need bold action to stop a new arms race before it’s too late. Take action below to support this important resolution.

#internationaldayofpeace #umc #beumc

Justice Talks: Grace Over Greed Join staff from The General Board of Church and Society for an update on The Grace Over Greed Campaign.

Join staff from The General Board of Church and Society for an update on The Grace Over Greed Campaign.

With the 2025 federal fiscal year ending on September 30, staff will examine our priorities through the lens of the federal budget.

#federalbudget #umc #beumc

ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Prioritize Grace Over Greed in FY 2026 Appropriations The United States Congress has less than two weeks to avoid a government shutdown by passing a funding measure for the 2026 fiscal year. As the appropriations process continues, our call remains the s...

The United States Congress has less than two weeks to avoid a government shutdown by passing a funding measure for the 2026 fiscal year. As the appropriations process continues, our call remains the same – to advocate for the prioritization of grace over greed.

#FY2026Budget #umc #beumc

Fall 2025 Pages for Progress Join us this fall as we read and discuss "Witness at Sand Creek: The Life and Letters of Silas Soule."

Join us this fall as we read and discuss "Witness at Sand Creek: The Life and Letters of Silas Soule."

#sandcreekmassacre #umc #beumc

TAKE ACTION: Tell The U.S. Department of Homeland Security to End the 287(g) Program The 287(g) program uses financial incentives to recruit local law enforcement officers to act as federal immigration agents causing harm carried out on immigrant children, families and communities.

By allowing local law enforcement to act as federal immigration agents, the program undermines public trust in policing and contributes to an atmosphere of fear—particularly in immigrant and mixed-status communities.

#takeaction #umc #beumc

Read the joint statement from the General Secrataries of GCORR, GBCS, and UWF, in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Noem v. Perdomo.

#racialprofiling #umc #beumc

Church and Society Extends Deadline for 2025 Online Grant Awards. Apply Today! GBCS is now accepting applications for the 2025 grant funding cycle that began July 31, 2025. The deadline to submit your grant application has been extended to September 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

The deadline for Church and Society grant awards has been extended. Apply by September 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

#grants #deadline #umc #beumc