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Legislative Priorities

2010 Legisltive Priorities

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These 2010 priorities support the 4 Areas of Focus of the United Methodist Church.

God's Renewed Creation

Learn About the Issues

Issue Areas

• Civil and Human Rights
• Economic and Environmental Justice
• Health and Wholeness
• Peace with Justice
• United Nations and International Affairs
• Women and Children

2009-2012 Social Principles

2009-2012 Social Principles Booklet available through Cokesbury!

Order copies for $2.95/booklet.

Four Areas of Focus

www.umc-gbcs.org/4Areas

GBCS is an active partner in eradicating poverty, promoting global health and providing leadership development.

GBCS Grants

Learn more about our grant programs at www.umc-gbcs.org/grants.

Download a grant application:

• PWJ grant application
• Ethnic Local Church grant application
• Human Relaitons Day grant application

About the Board

The President of the Board is Bishop Deborah Kiesey.

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

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About the Staff

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

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

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Special Sundays & Justice Days

• Human Relations Day

• Festival of God's Creation (Earth Day Sunday)

• Peace with Justice Sunday

• International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

• United Nations Sunday