Word from Winkler — Withdrawal from Iraq
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
7 years after the U.S. knowingly invaded the wrong country, it is pulling combat troops out of Iraq, sort of.
Date: 8/24/2010
‘Unique’ work opportunity
Reinforces ties to denomination
By Megan Snider
Desire to seek justice common denominator that draws diverse group of interns, volunteers from across the U.S. to United Methodist agency on Capitol Hill.
Date: 8/23/2010
Asked to preach on immigration
Desert Southwest Conference encourages pastors
Sunday before Labor Day called ‘appropriate time’ to honor all laborers; General Board of Discipleship offers worship resources.
Date: 8/23/2010
End prison rape
Letter to U.S. Attorney General demands action
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
35 diverse leaders unite to implore immediate implementation of new standards.
Date: 8/23/2010
Global AIDS Fund provides help, comfort
Grants at work around the world
By Linda Bloom
Many applications for funding involve projects dealing with orphans and vulnerable children.
Date: 8/23/2010
Justice for All: The Documentary
Showing at Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference, Sept. 16
United Methodist produced film about 3-year journey through juvenile justice system.
Date: 8/23/2010
On the immigration debate
‘We’re focusing on the “rule of love.”'
—Neill Caldwell (Virginia)
Date: 8/23/2010
Staring in the wrong direction
Focusing inwardly all the time leads to a stiff neck
By the Rev. Clayton Childers
The church has always flourished when it focused outwardly, but sadly, today's common focus seems to be the other way.
Date: 8/23/2010
Understanding Islam
FaithLink downloadable study resource
Resource explains Islam and its principal teachings, suggests ways that Christians and Muslims can better understand one another.
Date: 8/23/2010
‘A Magnanimous Heart’
United Methodist deacon leads Memphis Workers Interfaith Network
Coalition of people of faith, labor unions and community organizations succeeds in passing living-wage ordinances.
Date: 8/16/2010
Asian-American caucus assesses ministries
First national convocation in 11 years
By Aquilino “Pong” Javier
San Jose athering evaluates role in denomination and wider society as well.
Date: 8/16/2010
Christianity and war
International ecumenical conference addresses overcoming violence
By John Bender
30 faith traditions share testimony on the possibility of peace among peoples.
Date: 8/16/2010
Church AIDS work makes a difference
Dallas conference to ‘re-energize’ denomination
By Linda Bloom
155 projects in 33 countries received $527,165 in grants from the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund last year.
Date: 8/16/2010
Grace by text message
Tennessee governor commutes death sentence
By the Rev. Brian Rossbert
United Methodists in Tennessee made a successful stand against capital punishment.
Date: 8/16/2010
On war and peace
‘The church is the alternative to war.’
—Stanley Hauerwas (Elkhart, Ind.)
Date: 8/16/2010
Senate to consider START next month
Clinton expresses optimism on ratification
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Previous treaty expired in December ending on-site verification of arsenals.
Date: 8/16/2010
U.N. creates new women's agency
Unanimous vote sets up 'U.N. Women'
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Entity for Gender Equality & Empowerment of Women consolidates 4 divisions dealing with gender issues.
Date: 8/16/2010
United Methodist killed in Afghanistan
Remembered as a peacemaker
by Elliott Wright
Daniel Terry, who worked under the sponsorship of GBGM for more than 30 years, was among 10 volunteer members of an international aid team killed in a remote part of Afghanistan Aug. 6.
Date: 8/16/2010
Word from Winkler — Lobbyists for the Lord in an Abramoff Age Redux
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
The faith community often works at a disadvantage in an arena where money seems to rule the roost.
Date: 8/16/2010
Young adults learn Capitol Hill ropes
United Methodist ethnic minority internship program
By Erin Edgemon
10 persons from around the world descend on Washington, D.C., to work at social justice agencies.
Date: 8/16/2010
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