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Through fulfilling research requests from various parties, to speaking engagements, to webinars, online courses, podcasts, and so much more, we ensure that those in the pews, the seminaries, the pulpits, and beyond know what it means to be United Methodist.

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.

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.

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United Methodist Communications helps The United Methodist Church tell the story of God's love through research, technology, and strategic communication.

Discipleship Ministries connects laity and clergy around the world with contextually-appropriate resourcing and materials, training, consulting and networking to support spiritual formation, new church development and revitalization of local churches.

Clergy Personal Finance Resources

The General Council on Finance and Administration ministry includes protecting the legal interests of the denomination, collecting and analyzing statistics, serving as the trustees of the financial assets given to the denomination and maintaining an insurance program available to all United Methodist congregations in the United States where acceptable on an underwriting basis.

Global Ministries is the international mission, humanitarian relief and development organization of The United Methodist Church.

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The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) seeks to bring people together to discern, learn, and lead for the church and the academy.

United Methodists gathered and prayed at an event leading up to a national rally to end racism. Photo by Kathy L. Gilbert, UMNS.

Challenging and equipping the people of The United Methodist Church to be an intentionally diverse body of Christ, the General Commission on Religion and Race offers tools to guide conversations about racial justice, racism and religion.

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The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women advocates for full participation of women in the total life of The United Methodist Church.

The United Methodist Publishing House provides resources for spiritual growth, education, and ministry within the Methodist Church.

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United Methodist Men fosters spiritual growth and community involvement among men within the United Methodist Church through various programs and resources.

UMW 2018 Assembly

As it fosters spiritual growth and develops leaders, United Women in Faith seeks to improve the lives of women, children and youth in the United States and internationally.

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The mission of Wespath (formerly the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) is “to care for those who serve by providing investment and benefit services according to the principles of The United Methodist Church.”

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