Faith in Action - Current Issue

Sex and the church

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Redefining traditional sexual stereotypes can help liberate male identity.

Peace with Justice Day Grants

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

$52,805 awarded in 2009 to 28 ministries.

Building social action ministries

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST

Winkler, Bishop Dyck to be featured at Minnesota Church in Society training in Minneapolis.

Word from Winkler

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Does the Supreme Court's recent ruling pave the way for corporations to own the U.S. Congress again?

Young Clergy Leadership Forum Feb. 28-March 3

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

6th annual event to familiarize clergy, ages 35 and under, with United Methodist Social Principles and legislative advocacy priorities.

Carcaño to keynote Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST

8th action weekend to address immigrants, refugees and displaced peoples in lobbying Congress.

Study guide for bishops' pastoral letter

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

6-part study addresses pandemic poverty and disease, environmental degradation, and proliferation of weapons and violence.

On the Orangeburg Massacre

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

WASH for Lent

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Web site offers daily reminders, steps for action, prayer to address global emergency.

Deadline extended for summer internships

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Hispanic American, Native American, Pacific Islanders sought for social justice work experience in U.S. capital.

100,000+ postcards for immigration reform

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Nationwide effort presses for 2010 passage of immigration reform.

5th Caring for Creation

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

20 workshops will help faith community learn how to become caretaker of God’s earth.

Jerusalem is Palestinian, too

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Declared goal is for Jerusalem to become unified, eternal capital city of Jewish Israel.

February is Black History Month

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

We cannot forgive or be forgiven a dark history about which we do not know.

Pass 'Fair Elections Act'

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Supreme Court ruling increases urgency to reform campaign financing laws.

One Great Hour of Sharing

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Observance lays foundation for UMCOR to respond to emergencies around the globe.

Former hostage to address ‘futility of violence’

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

United Methodist pastor to explain Birmingham congregation’s embrace of scriptural non-violence.

Oregon-Idaho immigration workshops

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Workshops offered in Spanish and English will explore what Bible says about immigrants.

Haiti response should protect females

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Women, girls particularly at risk in humanitarian crises, including natural disasters.

Truth Commission on Conscience

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

6-month effort will focus on helping service members who object to a specific war.

Black History Month open house

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Event at Drew University to offer worship, workshop on preserving heritage, tours.

Support ‘Conflict Minerals Trade Act’

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Legislation called strongest yet to audit use of ores that finance violence in Congo.

Native American ministers’ retreat

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

9th annual retreat in Lake Junaluska, N.C., Feb. 18-20.