“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

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

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

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: www.umcjustice.org/latest/explo... #youth #lectionary #umc #beumc

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.

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 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: www.umcjustice.org/latest/new-g... #newpodcastepisode #umc #beumc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are now eight months into a new presidential administration along with a new 119th congress that both have drastically changed the national and global geo-political landscape. Read the latest edition of Justice Takes Courage #justicetakescourage #umc #beumc

This grassroots organizing training is designed for committed United Methodist leaders who are ready to step into or deepen their role as justice organizers. Click the link below for more info. #organizing #grassroots #umc #beumc

Pastoral Leadership in a Time of Christian Nationalism Candler School of Theology is hosting a conference in September called Pastoral Leadership in a Time of Christian Nationalism. More details and registration: candler.emory.edu/about-candle... #christiannationalism #beumc #umc

Stockton United Methodists stand for Justice, Stockton, Mo. #beumc #umc

Church and Society Intern Tafadzwa Chikawa, recent graduate of Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, provides his final article in a three part series on social justice concerns in Mutare, Zimbabwe. #zimbabwe #healthcare #umc #beumc

Church and Society Sponsors Alliance Webinar to Address Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision Join the live webinar July 17, 2025 to learn more about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Birthright Citizenship and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics. #immigration

The United Methodist Social Principles “support the rights of all people…to make decisions about their own bodies and be supported in those decisions, to receive comprehensive sexual education, to be free from sexual exploitation and violence, and to have access to adequate sexual healthcare.”

At the General Board of Church and Society, we help United Methodists pursue peace every day. Will you make a gift to help sustain this vital ministry?

Press Conference: No U.S. Delegation, But We the People Are! 19 Jun. 2025 16:30h - 17:00h CEST/UTC+2 Webcast: unfccc.int/event/us-cli... Join Rev. Dr. Becca Edwards, the United Methodist Climate and Energy Fellow at the General Board of Church and Society.

2025 Korea Peace Advocacy Week is well underway! Since Monday, hundreds of peace advocates across the country have led virtual and in-person visits to urge their members of Congress to support a diplomatic solution to the conflict and a peace-first approach. #koreapeace #beumc #umc

From advocating for ceasefires and international accountability to confronting the epidemic of gun violence here in the United States, we help United Methodists pursue peace every day. Will you support our spring fundraising goal? Donate here: www.umcjustice.org/what-you-can...

This morning, United Methodists joined faith leaders on Capitol Hill for A Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget—a faith-based stand against the proposed federal budget that targets the most vulnerable among us. #umc #beumc #congress #budget

This morning, United Methodists joined faith leaders on Capitol Hill for A Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget—a faith-based stand against the proposed federal budget that targets the most vulnerable among us. #umc #beumc #congress #budget

If you can’t attend tomorrow’s Pentecost Vigil on Capitol Hill, view the livestream on the GBCS YouTube Channel 10:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern Time. Join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/@UMCJustice/... #umc #beumc #congress #budget

Church and Society extends congratulations to the newly elected President of South Korea, Lee Jae-myung. President Lee, who has spent his career as a human rights and labor lawyer, has vowed to restart talks with North Korea and pursue peace on the Korean Peninsula. #korea #umc

On June 10, we take our faith to the streets. Join clergy and people of faith at the U.S. Capitol for a Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget. We will sing, pray, read Scripture, and urge Senators to protect the vulnerable. Sign up: tinyurl.com/3cxmt5ar #PentecostWitness #MoralBudget #umc

As United Methodists prepare for another annual conference season, members of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement met recently with staff from the General Board of Church and Society to explore ways to work together. #umc #beumc

We are proud to partner with @umcjustice.bsky.social for our virtual lobby sessions! The United Methodist Church - General Board of Church and Society is dedicated to the work of living faith, seeking justice, and pursuing peace. Join us on Mondays: www.newtownactionalliance.org/endgunviolen...

With the current administration's executive order to challenge the 14th Amendment birthright citizenship in the U.S., we honor the legacy of Wong Kim Ark and his landmark 1898 U.S. Supreme Court case that affirmed birthright citizenship rights cannot be denied based on race or ancestry. #beumc #umc

Church and Society Takes a Stand Against Electoral Violence with the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) Read story: ow.ly/v8Fq50VZckp #umc #beumc

GBCS Position Statements: A Call for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo A Plea for Ceasefire and Justice in Palestine and Israel A Call to Reject Violence Against Transgender Persons A Stand Against the Dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies #umc #beumc

Join our Summer 2025 Pages for Progress Book Study! Space is limited. Register now: www.umcjustice.org/pfpsummer2025 #endhunger #umc #beumc

Click to Take Action now. #umc #beumc

We are pleased to announce our partnership with @umcjustice.bsky.social for Monday’s lobby sessions which will focus on stopping the concealed carry mandate. Special Guest: @shaneclaiborne.bsky.social for the daytime session RSVP Here: bit.ly/LunchAndLobb...

The Council of Bishops, in conjunction with the Connectional Table, announced a new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. #umc #beumc

Every year, Korea Peace Advocacy Week brings together hundreds of people around the U.S. to urge their members of Congress to support legislation for peace in Korea. Register today! #koreapeace #umc #beumc

Your feedback matters. The General Board of Church and Society is conducting a short, 2-minute survey to evaluate our communications activities. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 9, 2025. #survey #umc #beumc

Standing in solidarity at the #FaithfulWitness vigil—calling on Congress to reclaim its moral courage & act for peace. Nuclear abolition is not just policy; it's a matter of justice, dignity & democracy. @sojo.net @umcjustice.bsky.social @fcnl.bsky.social @nccusa.bsky.social @justiceucc.bsky.social

Earth Day is an invitation to deepen our commitment to healing the harm done to God’s creation—especially the harm inflicted on Black, Indigenous, and oppressed communities around the globe through systems of extraction, exploitation, and environmental racism. #earthday #umc #beumc

The latest Pages for Progress Resource Guide is now available, featuring the book “Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible Through Palestinian Eyes” by Mitri Raheb. #umc #beumc

Oppose the The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22), a bill that undermines access to the ballot by imposing stricter voter registration requirements. Click the link to take action now. #voterrights #congress #umc #beumc

500 people gathered in-person and online for the 11th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs. #faithbased #umc #beumc #internationalaffairs