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Social Issues

	The Revs. Joel Hortiales (center, in blue blazer) and David Farley (to Hortiales' right) join parishioners of the Border Church in Tijuana, Mexico, as they lift their arms skyward beneath the fence that marks the border with the U.S. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Learn how the people of The United Methodist Church are responding to many of the issues in today’s society.

Find stories about church leaders and members putting faith into action, along with official positions of the church, resources and news stories about these topics.

United Methodists have a deep concern for social justice. Learn about our history, ministries of love and service today, and where you can serve.

Chavin Medina, 8, traveled 165 miles with his mother, Alysa Medina, to show support for immigration reform. In the background is Mary Hutchings and others gathering in solidarity for racial justice on the afternoon that President Obama speaks on immigration in Nashville, Tennessee.

Learn what The United Methodist Church says about global migration and how you can make a difference in your community and around the world.

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