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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

Faith in Action Resources

Words from Winkler
A comprehensive list of articles, speeches and sermons by Jim Winkler, General Secretary of the General Board of Church & Society.

Recent Statements

HHS ruling expands contraceptive coverage
United Methodist agency welcome ruling

DHS decision to change immigration policy applauded
Would encourage undocumented immigrant children and spouses to reunite with U.S.-citizen family members

Social justice agency salutes pension fund for divesting from private-prisons
Urges others to do so and send message condemning mass incarceration for profit.

Addictions-prevention consultant sought
Will serve as field organizer/educator for General Board of Church & Society

Health-care consultant opening
Grassroots educator/organizer with General Board of Church & Society

Letters to the Editor

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Past letters

Gratifying report

Amen to '1984'

Bisihop Leontine Kelly

A fantastic person

Our resident 'elder'

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.