Commemorating the 42nd United Nations International Day of Peace, the annual festival at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea brings attention to unprecedented challenges and opportunities toward a sustainable and peaceful future for humanity and the planet. September 26, 2023 In celebration of the 42nd
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As the immigration crisis develops and deepens across our southern borders, we are called to respond in more significant numbers and different ways. Just today, three buses have arrived from Texas, each containing around 40 asylum seekers. The L.A. Welcomes Collective has called for more
September 20, 2023 Exciting. Invigorating. Encouraging. Empowering. A safe place to breathe. A safe place to be. A sanctuary to “Be You” — that was the atmosphere of the national meeting of The Black Clergywomen of The United Methodist Church. Black Clergywomen gathered in Washington July
Holman United Methodist Church will be hosting its annual Black College Summit on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Holman UMC is located at 3320 Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018. Over 20 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Admissions representatives will
Dr. Wiinikka-Lydon, Senior Research Analyst with the Intelligence Project of The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), discusses the findings of the SPLC 2022 Report on Hate & Extremism released in June 2023. September 19, 2023 Documenting actions and movements of hate and anti-government groups in
In this enlightening panel discussion recently anchored by the Rev. Dr. Liberato Bautista, GBCS Assistant General Secretary for UN and International Affairs, a group of remarkable young professionals share their hopes and fears for the future. September 15, 2023 Their reflections were a part of
GCORR Book Study Guide: For Small Groups & Individual Reflection GCORR remains committed to supporting and resourcing the Church in its journey of dismantling racism. We are aware that people learn and grow in many ways due to the rich diversity of humanity. Our hope
Judge Andrew Hanen of the Federal District Court in Houston, Texas, recently ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was unlawful and an overstep of Executive authority by then President Barack Obama in 2012. September 20, 2023 To strike-down DACA as unlawful, without
Creating space in which to break the stigma of mental illness, this webinar series with special guests emphasizes the intersectionalities of mental health, faith, and social action. September 12, 2023 Background According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Despite advances made in medication, therapy, and
We are at a pivotal point in our legislative process as the coming weeks will determine funding that implicates all five of Church and Society’s priorities of climate, poverty, health, peace, and civil and human rights. September 19, 2023 As United Methodists, we have a