February 28, 2007

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News and Views from the General Board of Church & Society of The United Methodist Church

I believe my journey last week to Iran with other U.S. religious leaders was an important step in moving from threats of war to peaceful resolutions.

In His Place
2007 Lenten Devotional
In His Place - Christ carring the cross

Putting our hearts in Jesus’ heart; our hands in Jesus’ hands; moving beyond thinking into the realm of doing Iraq Anniversary
Our Lament & Hope for Peace Four Years After War Began
Plan to acknowledge the 4th anniversary of the Iraq War with worship and action on March 19, 2007.
Pressure for Peace
House Votes No on Escalation of Iraq War

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives voted against President Bush's plan to send more U.S. troops to Iraq.

No New Nukes
Just Say No to New Weapons Plan
The Bush administration is proposing to "modernize" the U.S. nuclear weapons complex to build an entire class of new nuclear weapons. Bishop John R. Schol spoke out against new nuclear weapons at the U.S. Energy Department last year. A Priority to Regulate Tobacco
Legislation Introduced to Regulate Tobacco Products

On February 15, 2007, U.S. Senators Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, and U.S. Representatives Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and Tom Davis, R-Va., introduced bipartisan bills in the United States House and Senate to grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products. Ensuring Equity
Tell Your Story at Upcoming Town Hall Forums on Mental Health and Addiction Equity

Has anyone in your congregation been touched by mental illness or addiction? Forums across the United States will provide an important opprotunity to share those stories and help bring about greater justice for those who suffer.

Lobbyist for the Lord
GBCS Staff Advocate Featured in New Book

The Rev. Cynthia Abrams who advocates on Capitol Hill against alcohol, tobacco, gambling and porn, is featured in Lobbyists, a new book released this week.

February 28, 2007