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An emphasis on personal faith in the church is vital, but public faith through acts of advocacy and compassion are also part of the kingdom of God.

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Commemorate John Wesley's birthday (June 28, 1703) by learning something new about his life.

Reflect on our history

Get to know Philip Otterbein, one of the founding bishops of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, and how his faith and theology influenced today’s UMC.

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The General Board of Church and Society provides Creating Change Together: A Toolkit for Civic Engagement to equip you with essential tools to address public concerns. Within this toolkit, you will find the biblical and United Methodist grounding for civic engagement as well as strategies and tactics that you can do as an individual or group to pursue the common good.

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