Not on Our Watch Christian Companion
Resource to mobilize Christians against genocide
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith In Action
New study guide offers biblical reflections, steps to get involved in Darfur and beyond.
Date: 8/8/2008
Harper named ‘In Defense of Creation’ project manager
Historic bishops’ document to be updated for new millennium
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith In Action
Originally issued in 1986, revision expected to address pandemic poverty, environment degradation and arms trade.
Date: 8/8/2008
Paine College to tackle health, violence concerns
$255,000 Kellogg Foundation grant
United Methodist-related school in Augusta, Ga., is partnering in an initiative to increase quality of life for citizens of Augusta.
Date: 8/8/2008
Prayers for peace invitation
International observance is Sept. 21
World Council of Churches invites prayers for Pacific Region, prayer vigil planned.
Date: 8/8/2008
Quote of the week on hunger
‘What better organization than The United Methodist Church … to be hands-on involved with eradicating childhood hunger?’
— Lynette Fields (Florida)
Date: 8/8/2008
True peace requires love
Does absence of war equal peace?
By Jose Carlo de Pano, Republic of the Philippines
In God’s eyes, we have the responsibility to bring peace in this world.
Date: 8/8/2008
Word from Winkler
Beach reading
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Date: 8/8/2008
A bishop’s call to action
A response to rising teen violence
By Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, Chicago Episcopal Area (Northern Illinois Conference)
Record numbers of deaths among teenagers and young adults in Illinois prompts a call for churches to ‘get off the sidelines.’
Date: 8/1/2008
A different view on human sexuality
Black Religious Summit on Sexuality
By Mayzara Garcia, Ethnic Young Adult Summer Intern, General Board of Church & Society
Separating spiritual from physical damages understanding of God’s gift.
Date: 8/1/2008
Honorable disengagement from Iraq
Status-of-forces agreement seems oily
By the Rev. Clayton Childers, Director for Annual Conference Relations, General Board of Church & Society
The time has come to honor Iraq’s sovereignty and establish a timeline for withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Date: 8/1/2008
Internship helps shape young church leader
Encouraged her to put her faith into action
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith In Action
Social Justice Ministries Endowment Fund will ensure strong and prophetic United Methodist voice for the poor and oppressed in years to come.
Date: 8/1/2008
JustFaith can be transforming experience
'How do I live out my faith in today’s world?'
By the Rev. Clayton Childers, Director for Annual Conference Relations, General Board of Church & Society
Care for the poor and respect for the dignity of all persons become more than simply concepts after 30-week program.
Date: 8/1/2008
Local church heard through U.N. ministry
Bautista addresses Economic and Social Council
By Christina Wichert, Summer Intern, United Nations Office, General Board of Church & Society
UMC has long tradition of presence and active influence at the United Nations.
Date: 8/1/2008
President signs Global AIDS bill
$48 billion includes malaria, tuberculosis work
Funding will address AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis if Congress appropriates money.
Date: 8/1/2008
Quote of the week on Sudan
‘The salvation of south Sudan is my salvation.’
— Bishop James Swanson (Holston Conference)
Date: 8/1/2008
U.S. needs AIDS plan
Petition drive seeks national strategy
Funding to other countries tied to their plans to deliver medical services.
Date: 8/1/2008
Word from Winkler
Perception vs. truth
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Date: 8/1/2008
‘Youth PROMISE Act’ strongly endorsed
U.S. Representatives urged to cosponsor legislation
Sponsor says act could be critical component to reducing crime across U.S.
Date: 7/25/2008
Cal-Nevada Philippines delegation to lobby Congress
Demands human rights benchmarks for U.S. military aid
Arroyo government charged with paying lip service to international rights treaties.
Date: 7/25/2008
How can a Christian be in politics?
People constantly ask former clergyman
By Tennessee Sen. Roy Herron
Former United Methodist minister is now a lawyer who has served in the Tennessee Legislature for more than 20 years.
Date: 7/25/2008
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