August 10, 2009

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — A baffling situation
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Health-care rationing vs. abundance
The truth shall set us free
by the Rev. Jackson Day

Despite what naysayers are claiming, health-care reform is not the cause of a problem that already exists.

Pope calls for justice for poor
Endorses ‘true world-political authority’
By the Rev. Clayton Childers

Pope Benedict XVI’s Caritas in Veritate surprises with progressive stance.

A clarion call to youths
'Nothing about us without us'
By the Rev. Liberato Bautista

Youths must seize the moment to begin now shaping the world they want.

Fighting poverty with jam
Côte d’Ivoire United Methodists fight poverty
By Tim Tanton

Women’s Division helped micro-financing endeavor get up and running.

Marilyn Clement dies
Founder of Healthcare-NOW!

Worked tirelessly to achieve meaningful civil rights and health-care reform.

Sotomayor election
First Hispanic judge, 3rd woman

Senate votes 68-31 to confirm nomination as 111th justice.

UM clergyman to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Lowery among 16 to receive U.S.’s highest civilian honor

Civil rights activist marched on ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma, founded Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

International Day of Prayer for Peace
‘One Love: Building a Peaceful Caribbean’

Faith communities around the world will participate in activities aligned with World Council of Churches’ Decade to Overcome Violence.

Obama to chair U.N. nuclear arms meeting
Sept. 24 during General Assembly’s annual summit

U.S. president has promised to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles.

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
‘People of Faith Building Partnerships for Peace’

Christian, Islamic and Jewish speakers will address common heritage for peace building.

Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia
Sept. 11, 12 in Kingsport, Tenn.

Conference will equip participants to engage in ministries with the poor.

National Observance of Children's Sabbaths
Annual event focuses on caring, protecting, advocating

Weekend designed to help faith communities celebrate children as sacred gifts.

On too many words
‘Go read the Bible and say your prayers and then try to help somebody instead.’
—Dr. Ted Campbell (Texas)


Word from Winkler — A baffling situation

Health-care rationing vs. abundance

Pope calls for justice for poor

A clarion call to youths

Fighting poverty with jam

Marilyn Clement dies

Sotomayor election

UM clergyman to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

International Day of Prayer for Peace

Obama to chair U.N. nuclear arms meeting

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference

Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia

National Observance of Children's Sabbaths

On too many words