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Take Action to Welcome Refugees
Refugees are the single most vetted and scrutinized individuals entering the U. S. Yet we have U.S. elected officials who are fully aware of our existing security systems and they are shamefully calling for discrimination against Muslim refugees. With some leaders even calling for the refugee resettlement system to... read more »
General Conference 2016
Church and Society has compiled information on selected talking points. This information can be accessed in multiple languages below. English petition information French petition information Portuguese petition information Tagalog petition information The General Board of Church & Society has submitted the following petitions to the 2016 General Conference. The petitions... read more »
Love’s redeeming work
‘Beyond inhumane' Yarmouk Refugee Camp just got worse
Phrase in familiar Easter hymn hard to sing this year, let alone to add ‘Allelujah!’ read more »
Solidarity with Ukraine urged
Ecumenical delegation witnesses crisis’ destruction
World Council of Churches reports need to strengthen efforts of faith communities in country for justice and peace. read more »
UMCOR aids Ukraine displaced
Area’s infrastructure heavily damaged
United Methodist relief agency responds with local partners to needs of those impacted by violence in Ukraine. read more »
Prayers for the oppressed: A call to action
The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society condemns the attacks by the insurgency group Boko Haram in Baga and other towns in northern Nigeria that resulted in almost 200 deaths this month. We grieve with the families over the innocent lives lost in the Baga massacre, where 150 persons died.... read more»
‘Anonymous holy families’ of Syria
Half of nation’s entire population uprooted
Global total for displaced persons surpasses 50 million — more than at any time since World War II. read more »
Our blessed responsibility to God’s children
A call for the end to the suffering of children around the world
From the Middle East to the U.S. border, children’s lives seem to be ready pawns used in political arguments, economic wars and military conflicts. read more »
The young of the world
Pray for rescue of children from so many horrors
United Methodist Social Principles say children must be protected from economic physical, emotional and sexual exploitation and abuse. read more »
The plight of refugees
Death, uncertainty test wills of those forced to flee
Stripped of human dignity, they struggle to escape horrors of daily life. read more »