The United States Congress is preparing to begin their month long recess or vacation. Most of the senators and representatives will spend significant time in their homes states and districts thereby providing United Methodists with an excellent opportunity to witness to them.

What Harmon Wray began will not die with him. A leader in the Restorative Justice movement, who worked among the prison population bringing redemptive hope and healing.

Voice your opposition to further funding for the War in Iraq and your support for funding to bring U.S. troops home in an orderly and safe manner.

Learn more about how you can act to support a farm bill that makes a difference for God's creation, rural farmers and the poverty-striken communities around the world.

Urge your Representatives and Senators to support providing access to primary health care for all.

More than 3 million children in the U.S. are at risk of exposure to parental violence each year. This latest action by Congress will help address this serious issue.

The MDGs are at mid-point. Obstacles to achieving them remain but major progress is seen. Mobilize now to support action by U.S. Congress on the proposed Global Poverty Act.

Urge your Senators to support this important legislation.

HR 1225 increases authorized funding to $600 million in FY 2008, and then by an additional $100 million annually, over the next four years, reaching $1 billion in FY 2012.

New Jersey Annual Conference passes resolution urging the end of capital punishment in the state.