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MWEG provides learning resources, along with official statements and calls to action, to help our members become more informed and prepared for civic engagement.

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Proclaim Peace Episode 1 // The Power of Peace: Unpacking the Book of Mormon's Message for Today With Emma Addams

February 13, 2024

In the first episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jen and Patrick discuss how to cultivate peace in a troubled world.

Sabbath Devotional: Hope

February 12, 2024

Hope has never been the easy way out. It is the harder path but a necessary one.

The Dangers of Black-and-white Thinking

February 5, 2024

It might seem innocent enough, but words like "always," "every,""never," etc. create distorted views of reality. Explaining viewpoints without leaving room for the many exceptions that often exist can lead polarization.

Scroll to learn more about what black and white thinking is and how to avoid it.

Call to Action: Support Child Tax Credit in Bipartisan Tax Bill January 2024

January 30, 2024

Our efforts to strengthen American families with an enhanced child tax credit have reached a critical milestone.

Sabbath Devotional: Making Ready

January 29, 2024

Hope for a better world is an anchor in a stormy world, providing surety, steadfastness, and motivation for good works.

Sabbath Devotional: An Eye of Faith

January 8, 2024

Developing an eye of faith helps me seek and expect spiritual experiences to help me become the person Christ has promised me I can be. 

Sabbath Devotional: Star of Bethlehem

December 18, 2023

Christ will come. In the meantime, we can find His light in the work we participate in and in the hearts of His children everywhere.

Greenwashing Explained (and What You Can Do About It!)

December 14, 2023

Greenwashing can take many forms, and you’re wise to be skeptical. Let’s examine some common methods of greenwashing.

Sabbath Devotional: Let Him In

December 3, 2023

Christmas is a time of hope, redemption, and love. It reminds us of the power of Christ to change lives and inspire us to change the world.

What is NOT Protected Under the Freedom of Speech? Freedom of Speech Series Part 2

November 13, 2023

Pt 2/2 Freedom of Speech is pretty expansive, but it has its limits. Scroll to understand more about what is NOT PROTECTED as free speech.

What is Protected Under the "Freedom of Speech"? Freedom of Speech Series Part 1

November 6, 2023

The term Freedom of Speech gets used A LOT to justify words and actions—but what does it actually protect? Scroll to find out.

The 5 C’s of Critical Consumption

October 23, 2023

Unpacking complex stories, especially ones layered with history, culture, and conflict, requires looking with a critical eye.
Use these 5 tools to increase your understanding and prevent the spread of misinformation.

Let’s Talk About Negativity Bias

October 11, 2023

Feel like the news is almost always a downer? Scroll to learn more about why negativity seems to dominate the headlines.

Water Rights on the Colorado River in a Drought-Prone World

October 3, 2023

Water rights on the Colorado River have a complicated history and will continue to have a complex future.

Sabbath Devotional: Taking Baby Steps Beyond Self-Love

September 24, 2023

Community fosters belonging through acceptance and appreciation of differences.

The Anatomy of a News Story

September 18, 2023

Speak like a journalist! Do you know what a nameplate is? What about the deck? Scroll to understand the language and layout of a news story to navigate like a pro!

Want to be a Better Peacemaker? Media Literacy & Peacemaking Series, Part 2

August 28, 2023

Start peacemaking with your newsfeed! Scroll for 6 powerful questions to help you approach your media consumption with reflection and humanity.

Why does Media Literacy Matter? Media Literacy & Peacemaking Series, Part 1

August 21, 2023

Media literacy enables us to build positive peace through change. Good information assists us in building a more peaceful and just world.

Official Statement on the Trump Indictment and the Rule of Law

August 16, 2023

These cases mark an inflection point in the history of our government: We the people can decide if we will uphold Constitutional government.

Call to Action: The Building Civic Bridges Act (H.R. 6843/S. 4530)

July 27, 2023

The Building Civic Bridges Act, which has broad bipartisan support, would support bridge-building efforts across the country.

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