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December 17, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — God's Surprising Agents of Peace,

December 10, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — This May Sound Harsh,
• Iowa group urges compassion for immigrants,
• Immigration Straight from the Horse's Mouth,
• Grant Deadlines Approaching for Peace with Justice and Ethnic Local Churches
• An Advent Devotion,
• Love Stories,
• Tell Congress to Provide Funds for Darfur Now!,
• Gifts That Mean Something,
• Thanks for 'Living Faith, Seeking Justice,' and
• GBCS Names Rhodes Director of Communications

November 26, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Advocate for Effective Immigration Policies,
• Lake Junaluska Peace Conference — Finding the Church's Voice in a Violent World,
• Philippine judicial leader speaks out against killings,
• Peace with Justice Advent Devotions — Lament and Hope: Reaching Out in Love
• Host a 'Sand and Sorrow' House Party,
• Feb. 1 is Deadline to Apply for Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship,
• Merry Christmas! Give to the UMC Global AIDS Fund,
• A Word of Thanks from the Philippines, and
• Quote of the Week.

November 19, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Joy versus Happiness,
• Thanksgiving — A Time to Welcome the Stranger in Our Midst,
• Merry Christmas! Give to the UMC Global AIDS Fund,
• Feb. 1 is Deadline to Apply for Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship,
• Un-Expecting the Expected,
• Caldwell Honored by Church Within a Church Movement,
• U.S. House Passes 2nd Chance Act on Prisoner Reentry,
• U.S. Treasury Welcomes Debt Relief for Liberia,' and
• Quote of the Week.

November 12, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler,
• Council of Bishops Calls for Immediate Iraq Withdrawal,
• I Want My Church to Be...,
• 650+ Attend "Living Faith, Seeking Justice" Gathering in Fort Worth, TX,
• A Race Against Time in Chad,
• Funding Approval for RRW,
• Addiction isn't over when you think it is,
• Rewrite 'No Child Left Behind,' and
• Quotes of the Week from LFSJ.

October 29, 2007
The Program Staff of GBCS is in Fort Worth, Texas this week for the "Living Faith, Seeking Justice" gathering. In this week's abbreviated issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler,
• There Is an Answer to Sudan, and
• "Quote of the Week."

October 22, 2007
In this week's issue:

• Word From Winkler - Be transformed
• World AIDS Day Resources
• The Answer to Conflict in Northern Uganda
• Males as Domestic Violence Survivors
• Bishops Sign Letter to Cut Funding for New Nuclear Weapon
• DC Vote: Taxation without Representation
• Beyond the Fences: A Look at Restorative Justice Ministry in Missouri, and
• "Quote of the Week."

October 15, 2007
In this week's issue:

• Word From Winkler - Surprising Dinner Guests
• Focus on the United Nations and International Affairs Ministry of the General Board of Church and Society
• Millennium Development Goals at Mid-point
• Victory in the Senate on Hate Crimes Legislation
• Eliminate Obstacles to Peace in Darfur
• Faith United Against Tobacco
• Donuts for the Soul
• Faith, Not Fear, In Action
• By All Means Necessary, and
• Quote of the Week.

October 8, 2007

The single strand of Domestic Violence twists and turns throughout the life-fabric of society, entangling threads of marriage, sexuality, personal and world economy, emotional development, substance abuse, addiction, health, racial and ethnic identity, and faith.

For survivors of Domestic Violence, religious teaching and communities of faith can be either a source of healing or a roadblock to moving forward. I invite you to give attention to the voices of truth and healing in the conversation on the issue of Domestic Violence as expressed by General Board of Church and Society staff and colleagues in ministry throughout our denomination.

Rev. Kelli W Taylor
Editor, Faith in Action

October 1, 2007
In this week's issue:

• Word From Winkler,
• GBCS Responds to Veto of SCHIP,
• Celebrate UN Sunday on October 28, 2007,
• Urgent Message: U.S. to hold November Peace Meeting,
• Chocolate: A Tricky Treat,
• International Day of Older Persons,
• Wounded World that Cries for Healing...a Personal Reflection,
• And "Quote of the Week."

September 24, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Seeking to Live a Just Life
• Call for Justice and Reconciliation in Jena, LA
• "Glass Half Full" Claimed at Appalachain Assembly
• End Violence Now, Act for Peace
• Climate Change Focus of 2007 Annual Conference of NGOs at the UN
• Strangers in Our Midst: A Devotional Call
• And "Quote of the Week"

September 17, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — In a Long Line of Prophets
• Will you fast on October 8th?
• Victory for Women in the Senate Foreign Affairs Budget
• Biblical and Anti-Immigrant Voices Compete for Our Attention
• After the Fact: Sexual Identity and Suicide
• End Conflict in eastern Congo
• And "Quote of the Week"

September 10, 2007

In this week's issue, as the General Board of Church and Society gathers for its Fall meeting (September 13-16) in Washington, D.C.,

• General Secretary Jim Winkler shares his reflections on our process of church meetings,
• And, our weekly feature, 'Quote of the Week.'

September 3, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Solidarity Forever
• Korean Hostages Freed: Healing the World Through Justice
• Stand Up Against Global Poverty on October 17th
• Consultation on the proposed Social Creed
• Sermon Resource: The Dignity of Labor
• Nanotechnology: What should the Church Say?
• And, "Quote of the Week"

August 27, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Country Roads
• An Interview with Rev. Billie Nowabbi, OIMC
• Call to Action for Immigration Reform
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Resources for "Methamphetamines: What the Church Needs to Know"
• Updates for "Living Faith, Seeking Justice"
• and Quote of the Week

August 20, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Have Faith
• "Take A Stand Campaign"
• NILI for Peace in the Middle East
• Activate your Church Against Torture
• A Commentary Response to High Point Church
• Methamphetamines: What the church needs to know
• National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
• and "Stand Up and Walk!" - A Sermon by Bishop Nkulu Ntanda Ntambo

August 13, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — What Can I Do?
• Sermon from US-2 Laura Bensman
• Questions that Make Us Think

August 6, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — A Prayer for Summer
• Pray and Act for the Korean Hostages
• CHIP update
Tobacco legislation update
• Nothing but Nets at GBCS
• New resource and internship information
• and Quote of the Week

July 30, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — A August 2007 Recess
• Legislative Update for the August 2007 Recess of the U.S. Congress
• New Jersey Annual Conference on the Death Penalty
• In memory of Harmon Wray
• and Quote of the Week

July 23, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Back Next Week
• A Long Look Back
• Get On the A Train
• America's Healthcare Crisis
• and Quote of the Week

July 16, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Summer Reading
• Iraq Update
• Will You Bring Your Voice to the Table?
• 5 Minutes of Sleep or 5 Minutes of Sun?
• and SBC21 Familiarization Conference Broadens Concept of Ministry

July 9, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Next Year in Angola
• Keeping the Connection
• EYA Adventures in the Big Apple
• Appalachian Assembly in September 2007
• and Making Disciples for Jesus Christ

July 2, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — What Will We Be Remembered For?
• A Tribute to Ernest Hill
• Rebuilding a Community
• Population Growth - Does it Matter?
• A Visit to the Capitol
• Conference Aims to Move Churches From Mercy to Justice

June 25, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — This Past Month
• Young Adults Bring Passion to the Church
• House Victory on Family Planning Expansion
• A Statement to Oppose the Senate Immigration Bill
• Young Adults Invited to Forum on Environmental Justice
• Resources on the Middle East

June 18, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — For Five Years
• Churches Share Stories of Filipino Martyrs
• Summer Time
• President Bush Proposes Doubling of Global AIDS Funding
• Clergy Against Hate Crimes
• Victory! A Raise for Low-Wage Workers
• Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice releases Guide for Healthcare Decisions

June 6, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Our Connection to the Middle East
• Living Faith, Seeking Justice - Are You Ready for a Pentecost Experience?
• Witness of Women
• Commentary - Peace Remains Elusive in the Middle East
• September 2007 - National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
• Peace and Justice

May 25, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Counting the Cost of War
• Face to Face
• Peace with Justice - Here's a Glimpse
• I Need You to Survive
• Opening Doors
• The Liquid of Life - Water for All
• Pieces of Peace - Week 6

May 14, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — A Prayer for Spring
• GBCS Spring Meeting 2007
• UMs Join Children's Campaign
• Wanting Work
• Living Faith, Seeking Justice - Why Should a European go to Texas to Learn about Justice?
• First Person - Have you ever been inspired by a rock star?
• Immigration - Exploring Jesus' outrageous hospitality
• Flags in the Sanctuary?
• Lamp for Peace
• Pieces of Peace - Week 5

April 24, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Harnessing Our Methodist Movement Around Proactive Proposals
• When Violence Kills Itself
• What We Say, What We Do
• Judicial Impact
• Desert Witness
• Just Say No?
• Advocating in Florida
• Pieces of Peace - Week 4

April 17, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word From Winkler — Saying Goodbye to Our Children
• The Deaths at Virginia Tech
• Stop in the Name of Love
• The President's Plan
• They're Lovin' It
• Green Building
• Mother's Day
• Addictions Study
• Pieces of Peace - Week 3

April 5, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Global Days for Darfur
• Unjust and Ineffective
• Latin American Cousins
• Senate Testimony
• ISO - Young Adults
• Health Insurance
• Preying on Children
• Pieces of Peace - Week 2

March 29, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word from Winkler - An Announcement
• Senate Testimony
• Real Life Social Principles
• The ABCs of the UMC
• Immigration Reform
• Step It Up
• "Left Behind"
• Measuring Civil Rights
• Pieces of Peace - Week 1

March 16, 2007
In this week's issue of Faith in Action:

• Word from Winkler - The Gospel's Claim on the Rich and the Poor
• Focus on the Philippines
• Sherwood's Story
• Gambling Addiciton Among Older Adults
• Night of 1,000 Conversations
• International Women's Day
• Free Resource for HIV/AIDS
• Christian Witness for Peace in Iraq
• In His Place

March 8, 2007

• Word from Winkler - a push for dialogue between the U.S. and Iran,
• Ecumenical Advocacy Days,
• Introduction of new GBCS staff,
• Call for justice art at Living Faith, Seeking Justice,
• Report on violence in the Philippines,
• Report on social justice training and action in Zimbabwe,
• New book on the political action model set by Jesus, and
• Report on the criminal justice system.

February 28, 2007
This week's issue includes:

• Word from Winkler - A report from Tehran,
• In His Place Lenten Devotional,
• Acknowledging the 4th anniversary of the Iraq War,
• House votes no on troop escalation,
• Report on nuclear weapons proposals by the Bush administration,
• Report on Tobacco legislation,
• Town Hall forums on Mental Health, and
• New book on Capitol Hill advocates features GBCS staff member, Rev. Cynthia Abrams.

August 15, 2008

Carcaño to speak at immigration reform seminars

Word from Winkler Anti-contraception regulation fosters dishonesty House bill gives FDA tobacco regulation October is Domestic Violence Month Shootout ends with hugs She stopped having children Death penalty’s allure Midwest Interfaith Immigration Summit 'Faith, Torture and Our National Soul' Arkansas immigration seminar Creating shalom through health On the missional church

August 8, 2008

Biblically based study tackles genocide

Word from Winkler Harper to manage 'In Defense of Creation' project Not on Our Watch Christian Companion Paine College community development True peace requires love International Day of Prayer for Peace Arkansas immigration seminar North Central welcomes sojourners Midwest Interfaith Immigration Summit Congregational Health Ministries Conference Quote on ending child hunger

August 1, 2008

GBCS staff speaks at U.N.

Word from Winkler Bishop’s call to action on violence President signs global AIDS bill Local church heard through U.N. ministry Honorable disengagement from Iraq Different view on human sexuality Internship helps shape young church leader JustFaith can be transforming experience U.S. needs AIDS plan Arkansas welcomes sojourners NCJ to welcome sojourners Quote on Sudan

July 25, 2008

Former clergyman serves in Tennessee senate.

Word from Winkler Sitting on a time bomb in Kenya Cal-Nevada Philippines delegation to lobby Congress ‘Youth PROMISE Act’ strongly endorsed How can a Christian be in politics? Western Pa. units sign cluster bombs letter Religion and justice in the international community Ethnic Local Church Grant Arkansas immigration seminar Midwest Interfaith Immigration Summit NCJ to welcome sojourners Quote on gambling

July 18, 2008

Methodist social action agency head debated Clarence Darrow nearly 50 times.

Word from Winkler Global AIDS Bill passes Why is Dobson mute? 'Clarence Darrow’s Unlikely Friend' The Gullah and resurrection’s call ‘At the Death House Door’ ‘White privilege’ Civil rights video contest Ethnic Local Church Grant National torture summit Midwest interfaith immigration summit Quote of the week on environmentalism

July 11, 2008

$51,000 in Peace with Justice Grants awarded

Word from Winkler $51,000 in Peace with Justice grants Supreme Court decision on guns disappoints Flood relief worker abuse Torture is wrong Bring peace to Eastern Congo Juvenile justice reform Oppose Resolution 362 End sex slavery 'Tents of Hope' for Darfur Sept. 11-13 immigration seminar in Arkansas North Central Jurisdiction to welcome sojourners Ethnic Local Church Grant Quote of the week on justice for children

June 27, 2008

Prayer vigil at United Methodist Building supports HIV/AIDS legislation

Word from Winkler Summer interns explore social justice AIDS legislation rallies Set them free Declaration on torture principles Faith, politics and poverty Banners protest torture Ethnic Local Church Grants 'Welcoming the Sojourner' in Arkansas NCJ to welcome sojourners Istanbul interfaith pilgrimage of peace Quote on homeless ministry

June 20, 2008

More than 400 attended the United Methodist Student Forum in Washington, D.C.

Word from Winkler Student Forum explores social concerns United Methodists declare victory for farm workers Children and the U.S. budget Interfaith health-care reform summit North Central Jurisdiction to welcome sojourners Prophets, preachers and the Social Creed 'Welcoming the Sojourner' in Arkansas Teenage abolitionist to share his story Ethnic Local Church Grants Quote on war and peace

June 13, 2008

Anti-torture banner on Capitol Hill at United Methodist Building

Word from Winkler Global alcohol strategy Virginia stay of execution Shepherd for 'In Defense of Creation' 'Welcoming the Sojourner' in Arkansas Iowa calls for end to raids Trade reform act Istanbul interfaith peace pilgrimage Speak Water from a rock Ethnic Local Church Grants Quote on radical hospitality

June 6, 2008

Anti-torture banner on Capitol Hill at United Methodist Building

Word from Winkler Address global climate crisis Jerusalem prayer for peace Churches display anti-torture banners UMC death penalty stance singles out Texas Christians called to be peacemakers World Methodist Council Peace Award Ethnic Local Church Grants Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry Congregational Health Ministries Conference Young Adult Ecumenical Forum Quote on racism

May 30, 2008

Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference Children's Choir

Word from Winkler A global health manifesto Practical advocacy Native American sovereignty affirmed Ethnic Local Church Grants 'Tents of Hope' for Darfur Young people help set church policy 60 years of human rights failure Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry Congregational Health Ministries Conference Young Adult Ecumenical Forum Bread for World Lobby Day Quote on church relevancy

May 23, 2008

Iowa United Methodists protest immigration raids.

Word from Winkler A global health manifesto Anti-war petitions approved Pray for Zimbabwe Methodist DNA What's your pulse? UMC budget Immigration vigils Senate okays $165 billion war bill Shaking the Gates of Hell Young Adult Ecumenical Forum Bread for World Lobby Day Quote of the week on taxes

May 16, 2008

General Conference sings the new Social Creed Litany during recognition of its 100th anniversary.

Word from Winkler Resolutions on injustices Iowa raid criticized Block war funding Texas death penalty UMC budget Superman was a Methodist Privilege and climate change Middle East divestment BFW Lobby Day Young Adult Ecumenical Forum Quote of week

May 9, 2008

The General Conference sings the new Social Creed Litany.

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler Cleaver on walloping the poor General Conference highlights Social Creed litany Call for Iraq peace Pax World founder dies Torture and the President Methodists receive highest approval Affirming silence Holistic Darfur approach Peace with Justice Sunday Young Adult Ecumenical Forum Quote of the week on politics

April 25, 2008

UMs Take Action on SAVE Act

Faith in Action this week: General Conference voting usurped? Cote d'Ivoire UMC's strategic position Immigration reform rally AIDS/HIV crisis Prayer for General Conference Grant to fight 'poverty diseases' Young Adult Ecumenical Forum SAVE Act opposed Delete Health Education Act code General Conference online Quote of the week on lay ministry

April 18, 2008

DVDs of speakers at Living Faith, Seeking Justice available

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: Prayer for spring Caterpillar divestment Philippines and the new Social Creed Anniversary of Virginia Tech shootings Global AIDS legislation House passes Jubilee Act Setting record straight on Iraq United Nations ministry Peace with Justice Sunday Quote of the week on war

April 11, 2008

Ex-offenders given a "second chance"

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: Pray for Zimbabwe Europe and the new Social Creed Apportionment $s and sense sequel '2nd Chance Act' signed Patriotism and the pulpit Jubilee Act passes committee U.S. debt to United Nations Ban cluster bombs Cleaver to speak at GBCS lunch Peace with Justice Sunday Quote of the week on urban ministry

April 4, 2008

General Conference 2008

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: My hopes for General Conference Apportionment $s and sense Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Africa and the new Social Creed Sex education Peace with Justice Sunday Ambiguity of religion Arkansas conference cares for creation Cleaver to speak at GBCS lunch Lighten HIV/AIDS Burden Quote on The United Methodist Church

March 28, 2008

New resource available

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: Valley of Shadow New Social Creed Cleaver to speak at GBCS lunch Genetics and reproductive guide Criminal justice reform 6 life lessons Reflection on communion Imagining the church's voice Lighten HIV/AIDS Burden General Conference online Quote on discipleship

March 21, 2008

Kick Butts Day April 2

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: Anniversary of a moral disaster Cleaver to speak at GBCS lunch Invitation to white evangelical males Steroids Kick tobacco's butt Religious advocates 'boot camp' HIV/AIDS Action Alert Lighten HIV/AIDS Burden Conference Native American Ministries Sunday Philippines oxymoron Eastern Congo violence On peace and justice ministries

March 14, 2008

HIV/AIDS Conference April 22

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: Racism on the loose Sweet & Low on Crack Cocaine Global Health Care HIV/AIDS Event UMC Student Forum Not for Sale Week Politics and Pulpit United Nations Advocacy Native American Ministries Sunday Torture banned Stop Hate Web site Quote on Democracy

March 7, 2008

Celebrate International Women's Day March 8, 2008

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: Caterpillar Divestment Women's History Month Domestic Violence Coalition Minister to Victim and Abuser Help Torture Survivors Maryland Death Penalty Call to Action HIV/AIDS Conference Immigration and Integration Disabilities Restoration Act Arms Control Setbacks Stop India Nuclear Deal Quote of the Week

February 22, 2008

Interfaith Peace Witness - Friday, March 7, 2008

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: But Then ... Reflection on Lamenting Interfaith Peace Witness Presidential Candidates Webcast 'Faith Seeking Peace' Curriculum Ecumenical Advocacy Days Who is Undocumented? One Great Hour of Sharing Dont Quit Now on Darfur Love Lived on Death Row Support Jubilee Act Quote of the Week

February 15, 2008

Tell President Bush: United Methodists Do Not Torture

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: Globalization's Profound Impact Black History Month Reflection Lenten Devotion: Contemplation UMs Do Not Torture Virginia Churches 'Go Green' Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Tap Project Expands Ecumenical Advocacy Days Haiti Debt Relief Global Poverty Act Quote of the Week

February 8, 2008

GBCS sends petitions on divestment to General Conference

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: The Next 100 Years War? Lenten Devotion: Preparation Divestment from the Middle East, Sudan Stop U.S. Torture Global Poverty Bible Study Year of the 'Bottom Billion' Ecumenical Advocacy Days HIV/AIDS Conference Response to Global Warming Quote of the Week

February 1, 2008

Ecumenical Advocacy Days will be March 7-10

Faith in Action this week: Word from Winkler: The Deadliest Year Ecumenical Advocacy Days HIV/AIDS Conference MARCHA Open Letter Prayer for General Conference In Service of Civil Society Global Poverty Bible Study Conference on the Environment Response to Global Warming Books on Peace Quote of the Week

January 25, 2008

C. Pat Curtin remembered as faithful board member

In this week's issue of Faith in Action: Word from Winkler: The Campaign Has Begun 2008 Legislative Priorities Global Poverty Bible Study Marriage and Family Ministries 20th Lifewatch Worship Service End Racial Profiling GBCS Board Member Dies Response to Global Warming Conference Conference on the Environment Quote of the Week

January 18, 2008

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Celebrate Human Relations Day on Jan. 20

In this week's issue of Faith in Action: Word from Winkler: My Faith in God UMC speaks out on cloning 2007 Legislative Priorities Report Global Poverty Bible Study Elder Abuse Denzel Washington Worship Resource Reforming and Renewing the Church Environmental Conference Leadership Skills for Inclusive Church Human Relations Day Quote of the Week

January 11, 2008

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Celebrate Human Relations Day on Jan. 20, 2008

In this week's issue of Faith in Action: Word from Winkler What is Human Trafficking? Strides Made Against Death Penalty Human Rights and the Little Red Hen Global Poverty Bible Study Bautista Elected CONGO President Environmental Conference Leadership Skills for Inclusive Church North Dakota Clergy Help Stop Nuclear Weapon "Let freedom ring"

January 4, 2008

Celebrate Human Relations Day on Jan. 20th.

In this week's issue of Faith in Action: Lake Junaluska Peace Conference 30 groups sign letter to protest development of nuclear weapons Support the GROWTH Act Human Relations Day is Jan. 20 Clergy take lead in HIV/AIDS testing in Kenya Report urges revised approach to Darfur Feb. 1 is Deadline to Apply for Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internships Beyond Christmas Grant deadlines approaching Quote of the Week