Church and Society Mourns the Passing of Jeffrey Corey, Senior Executive Director of Communications
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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.
Hosted collaboratively by Discipleship Ministries, United Methodist Communications, and the General Board of Church and Society, the Faith and AI Discernment Webinar Series invites clergy and church leaders into meaningful conversation around the dilemmas and possibilities raised by AI. Session Two: July 28, 2026 @ 03:00PM CT. Register today!
The General Board of Church and Society presents the Certified Advocate Development Program which will equip United Methodists to engage in faith-based legislative and policy advocacy in the public square. This three month course runs September 3 through December 3, 2026. Registration opens July 20 and closes August 21, 2026.
The General Board of Church and Society presents Bishop Trimble's latest Justice takes Courage: America 250 Years Later.
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Human Relations Day, Ethnic Local Church, and Peace With Justice grants are all available through Church and Society.
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