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Alcohol Free Lent

It's time to raises awareness and shed light on how our behavior is influenced by societal attitudes about alcohol, alcohol policies of our countries and alcohol industry marketing.

Sign the pledge at www.umc-gbcs.org/alcoholfreelent.

General Conference 2012

View updated links, events and resources related to General Conference.

Faith in Action

February 3, 2012

February is Black History Month

Word from Winkler: 'Continuous threatening tension'
Methodist pastor recalls Dr. King
Simpson chapel rededication
Contraceptive coverage expands
Hijacked: A book review
Deteriorating rights in Honduras
Alcohol-free Lent
Violence threatens Nigeria
Okinawans seek base closure
Ethnic young-adult internships
‘War & New Life’
Juvenile Justice Week
Ecumenical Advocacy Days
One Great Hour of Sharing
On how to build a more equitable world

About the Board

The President of the Board is Bishop Deborah Kiesey.

The United Methodist Building

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).

2009-2012 Social Principles

2009-2012 Social Principles Booklet available through Cokesbury!

Order copies for $2.95/booklet.

Get Involved!

I am Prophet-Driven

Make the Poor a Priority!
Join our "prophet driven" campaign to put those on the bottom of the economic ladder at the top of the economic agenda.

Health Care Justice Sabbath

Faith communities of every kind are encouraged to take a weekend and sponsor a Health Care Justice Sabbath

God's Renewed Creation

Legislative Priorities

2011 Legislative Priorities

These 2011 priorities support the 4 Areas of Focus of the United Methodist Church.

4 Areas of Focus

4 areas of focus
www.umc-gbcs.org/4Areas

GBCS Grants

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

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Special Sundays & Justice Days

National Observance of Children's Sabbaths

United Nations Sunday

Trick or Treat for UNICEF

World AIDS Day

Human Relations Day

GC2012 Resources

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Alcohol Free Lent

It's time to raises awareness and shed light on how our behavior is influenced by societal attitudes about alcohol, alcohol policies of our countries and alcohol industry marketing.

Sign the pledge at www.umc-gbcs.org/alcoholfreelent.

MDGs: A Prayerful Guide

MDG Devotional Book
A book of meditations, commentaries, devotions and prayers about the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Order a book online.