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One of the newest Heritage Landmarks of United Methodism, the United Methodist Building is the only non-governmental building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. In addition to housing the United Methodist Board of Church and Society, it is also houses the Washington offices of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, United Methodist Women and the United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race. Image courtesy of Church and Society.

Church & Society

Working from its headquarters in the only non-governmental building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., USA, the General Board of Church and Society uses Scripture, The Social Principles and The Book of Resolutions as its core documents. Through statements and articles, seminars, forums, internships and collaboration, Church and Society leads and challenges United Methodists to pray, study and work in areas of social concern. Its resources inform, motivate and train United Methodists on issues of social justice in the society.

Legislation

Revised Social Principles booklet

This booklet reflects the United Methodist response to today’s most pressing social issues and is pending adoption at The General Conference, Charlotte 2024.

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Bishop Julius C. Trimble soon to retire as the resident Bishop to the Indiana Conference and serve as the new Church and Society General Secretary. Photo from the Indiana Conference.

Church & Society

Church and Society names General Secretary-elect

The Board of Directors for GBCS announced today the election of Bishop Julius C. Trimble as the agency’s new General Secretary, effective September 1, 2024.

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Church & Society

GBCS celebrating 100 years of the United Methodist Building

In 2024, join the General Board of Church and Society in celebrating the momentous 100-year history of the United Methodist Building and the people called Methodists

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Supporters filled Pine Lake Park on March 24 in support of students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Parkland, Fla., rally was one of more than 800 held around the U.S. Photo by Kathy L. Gilbert, UMNS.

Advocacy

As United Methodists, we understand our call to transform the world involves personal, social and civic righteousness.

The relationships we form in our communities, often through our direct service and mercy ministries, lead us to be advocates for justice.

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Grants

Church and Society oversees the distribution of three different grants available to United Methodist congregations and organizations.

Human Relations Day, Ethnic Local Church, and Peace With Justice grants are all available through Church and Society.

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Follow Us

This three-session Bible study is for use in your congregation, small group, or by yourself. It is based on Micah 4:1-4 and addresses gun violence as a spiritual and moral issue.

Faith and Facts cards

The Faith and Facts cards are a set of half-sheet cards providing concise information on a number of social issues. On any given issue, they explore what the Bible says, what The United Methodist Church says, some facts about the issue and action steps to address the issue.

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Articles and Resources

 

Contact information

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