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Peace with Justice Sunday
May 18, 2008

Peace with Justice Dove
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General Conference 2008

Detailed reports, articles and votes from General Confernce at:  www.GC2008.umc.org.

Faith in Action


May 16, 2008


General Conference 2008 - Social Creed Litany

The General Conference sings the new Social Creed Litany.

Faith in Action this week:
  • Word from Winkler
  • Resolutions on injustices
  • Iowa raid criticized
  • Block Congress war funding
  • Texas death penalty
  • UMC okays budget
  • Superman was a Methodist
  • Poverty, privilege, climate change
  • Middle East divestment nixed
  • Bread for World Lobby Day
  • Peace with Justice Sunday
  • Young Adult Ecumenical Forum
  • Quote of week on accepting help

About the Board

The General Board of Church and Society is one of four international program boards of The United Methodist Church.

About the Staff

Our staff work on Capitol Hill (Washington, DC) and at at the Church Center for the United Nations (New York, NY).

The General Secretary of the Board is Mr. James E. Winkler.

Living Faith, Seeking Justice

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May 16, 2008

FIA Editor: Wayne Rhodes

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