The biggest crisis facing us is environmental degradation. I am passionate about war, violence, racism, poverty and many other concerns, but in the end we have to care for the environment.

Rev. Nowabbi's parishioners at Dallas Indian United Methodist Church are handcrafting bags for each participant in the "Living Faith, Seeking Justice" gathering sponsored by the General Board of Church and Society and planned for November 1-4, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. Read more about Rev. Nowabbi, her congregation and their amazing journey of faith together.

On September 6th and 7th, call 1-800-732-9404 and tell your Senators to say NO to S. 1984, the Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2007 and to say YES to passing comprehensive immigration reform, which will provide a pathway to citizenship for all undocumented migrants, protections for migrant workers, and the reunification of families separated by migration.

The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church affirm the family as "the basic human community through which persons are nurtured and sustained in mutual love, responsibility, respect, and fidelity." Clearly violence and abuse cannot be tolerated within such an understanding. Choose to speak out against Domestic Violence!

In response to the positive feedback from so many of our readers regarding "Methamphetamines: What the Church Needs to Know," published in last week's Faith in Action, we are providing the complete resource for download. You will want this resource in the hands of your church leaders, lay and clergy!

Make plans now to participate in this international gathering meant to resource congregations, campus ministries, annual conferences and individuals for ministries linking justice and mercy.

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung on the recent arrest of Elvira Arellano.