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March 5, 2010

'Bachelorette' alum on seeking true love

Word from Winkler — Reconciliation Sex and the church — Seeking true love Health-care stretch drive General agencies meeting Health care and the Scriptures ‘Kick Butts’ Day Global Education Campaign Bar Assn. honors United Methodist Ecumenical Advocacy Days Health-care summit applauded ‘Cool Congregations’ Help stop Virginia execution N.C. Caring for Creation On seeing possibilities

February 26, 2010

1000s sign letter for health-care reform

Word from Winkler — Greatest anti-poverty program Take heart on health-care reform Mississippi e-mail Lenten devotionals Siamese twins of ministry Can you top Texas? Ecumenical Advocacy Days Help stop Virginia’s 106th execution 'Time to Kill the Death Penalty?' Casino protestors acquitted Show-Me Creation Care Creation Care in Northern Illinois Film recalls 1970 murder over race Faith and torture Women's History Month On courage of convictions

February 19, 2010

Coalition to end violence

Word from Winkler — Moments of clarity Outrage growing over ‘Morong 43’ Military denies health workers’ rights Urgency in Gaza Coalition to end violence launched Civil rights leader calls for reform UMC Human Rights Monitor honored Pray for Côte d’Ivoire Caring for God’s Creation ‘Legend in the building’ Ending U.S. war in Afghanistan Study on ending violence against women On a contemporary theology of mission

February 12, 2010

United Methodists to gather at Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Word from Winkler — Snowbound reading Prayers for criminal justice reform Philippines military detains health workers Are we to worship or follow Jesus? Ecumenical Advocacy Days The failure of charity Socially responsible investing survey Faith leaders push for immigration reform World Week for Peace Video, guide on torture Arkansas ‘Caring for Creation’ Change the World, April 24-25 On human potential

February 5, 2010

Ending heterosexism

Word from Winkler — A bad idea Sex and the church — Ending heterosexism Study guide for bishops' pastoral letter Pass 'Fair Elections Act' Postcards for immigration reform Support ‘Conflict Minerals Trade Act’ February is Black History Month Jerusalem is Palestinian, too One Great Hour of Sharing Haiti response should protect females WASH for Lent Ecumenical Advocacy Days On the Orangeburg Massacre

January 27, 2010

National Alliance of Faith & Justice salutes Mefford

Word from Winkler — Withholding food Stop teen dating violence Mefford criminal justice efforts lauded Haitian pregnant women at risk Prisons without walls Operation Healing Hope 'Theology' of 'Avatar' UN chief’s priorities Middle East peace prospects Interfaith dialogue in Indonesia 7-part Lenten study Cost of wars passes $1 trillion ‘Futility of violence’ On gunsights bearing 'Jesus' codes

January 20, 2010

United Methodist message: First response is prayer

Word from Winkler — Haiti Prophet-driven economy 2010 legislative priorities Haiti death toll passes 200,000 United Methodist TV message on Haiti Uganda anti-homosexuality bill decried New head of Global Ministries Help reform U.S. criminal justice Oregon-Idaho immigration workshops Black History Month open house Building social action ministries Young Clergy Leadership Forum Peace with Justice Day Grants On making disciples

January 13, 2010

Resource evaluates bills through faith perspective

Word from Winkler — Potpourri Human Relations Day Interfaith health-care vigils Moral Vision in Health Care Bills ‘Healthy Famlies’ consultant Letter to King Day ‘on,’ not ‘off’' Covert signals Justice Sunday™ interfaith service Close Guantanamo Bay Immigration reform urgent Internship deadline extended Native American ministers’ retreat On local church priorities

January 6, 2010

Sex and the church: You're never too old

Word from Winkler — Prophet-driven economy Sex and the church — Senior sexuality President's Plan for AIDS Relief Human rights dates Texas network urges immigration reform Truth Commission on Conscience Aspects of Qur’än UM Day at Virginia capitol ‘Going green’ Ecumenical Advocacy Days 5th Caring for Creation UMM names Hanke CEO On abundant life

December 22, 2009

Candlelight vigil for health-care reform

Word from Winkler — Now is the time Health-care candlelight vigil Climate inaction danger Call to end occupation Finding strength to persevere United Methodist Christmas Eve service Don't neglect preventing disease Human Relations Day Ransdell sermon wins award Northern Illinois joins coalition North Alabama church hosts drug forum On faith

December 15, 2009

United Methodists seek climate justice

Word from Winkler — Is this necessary? Climate justice sought ‘An Encouraging Word’ Fracking God’s creation AIDS growing in Asia Ministry with poor Alternative Christmas gifts Death penalty conference Human Relations Day Civil Rights Movement Grants available Peace with Justice Day Grants Ethnic Local Church Grants Human Relations Day Grants On healthy and unhealthy evangelism

December 7, 2009

Clergy living with HIV

Word from Winkler — Christmastime Sex and the church Uganda anti-homosexuality act Dec. 8 national day of action Stand for children Dec. 10 Clamor for climate change Philippines massacre condemned Ethnic Young Adult Internship deadline Giving that gives back Human Relations Day ‘Why We Love War & Hate Peace’ Middle East peace Advent resource On war touching a family again

November 23, 2009

Document debunks misinformation

Word from Winkler — Call for hope, action Myths about U.S. health-care reform Prayer of Thanksgiving & Hope Supreme Court refuses suit over ‘Redskins’ An odd couple New rules of engagement An inhumane policy We have met the enemy … Young Clergy Leadership Forum Conflict minerals trade act welcomed World March for Peace & Nonviolence Judicial Council voids sexuality statement On rhetoric vs. vision

November 16, 2009

Dec. 10 National Action Day for universal education

Word from Winkler — Call for hope, action Affordable Health Care Act applauded Bill compromises women’s health care Bishops urge Afghanistan troop pullout Support Employment Nondiscrimination Global Campaign for Education A new religious zealot ‘Home for Holidays’ launches Going over to the 'dark side' Science vs. faith Welcome home On engaging in honest conversations

November 9, 2009

Climate witness at U.S. Capitol

Word from Winkler — Autumn prayer House overhauls health care U.S. Capitol climate 'witness' Bishops to protect God's creation Family-planning initiative seeks consultant Race agency new positions World AIDS Day materials Advent resource for Christian clergy Native American Women’s Gathering Ethnic Local Church Grants Human Relations Day Grants Peace with Justice Day grants Ethnic Young Adult Internship On mental health awareness

November 3, 2009

Black women's sexuality and spirituality

Word from Winkler Support H.R.3962 Sex and the church Hate crimes bill passes Striking the right HIV/AIDS tone Robust public option supported Churches need to promote wholeness World March for Peace Civil Rights Movement: 1960-2010 Native American dialogue Call to Action recommendations Ethnic Young Adult Internship deadline Human Rights & Solidarity internship On health and wholeness

October 21, 2009

Postcards urge Congress to keep families together

Word from Winkler Uzbekistan child labor Advent study with quilt kit HIV/AIDS testing in Louisiana Ethnic Young Adult Internship deadline Bishop Frank dies at 101 Holiday postcard campaign Crack vs. powder cocaine ‘God, Earth, and Us’ Gulf Coast restoration World hunger on increase Urban ministry symposium ‘Reverse Trick-or-Treating’ On words that matter

October 12, 2009

Long-standing collaboration

Word from Winkler International family-planning Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Young women's curriculum Immigration reform report Anti-gambling conference Reform financial system UMs speak out during fiscal crunch Stand up against poverty Kidney donation brings students closer to God 'Day of Action to stop Wage Theft’ Student Day funds scholarships Building social action ministries On a biblical way to set priorities

October 5, 2009

Why we do what we do

Word from Winkler Church & Society adopts ‘prudent’ budget $115,300 awarded ‘National Day of Remembrance & Hope’ Why we do what we do Sex and the church Countering negative media influence Casino gambling raises head in Ohio again Domestic violence proclamations Improving U.S.-Iran relations urgent Restore rights in Honduras Mental Illness Awareness Week 'Immigrant Reality & the Church' On predatory gambling interests

September 28, 2009

Interfaith protests help close gun shop

Word from Winkler Interfaith protests help close gun shop Health-care reform and racism Is civility on life support? 400 attend peace conference Sufficient funding sought to fight wage theft Strong action urged on global climate change Faith communities act for immigration reform Eco-justice and ecological debt World Communion Sunday Native American Women’s Gathering ‘Stepping Up to Shalom’ On keeping priorities straight

September 21, 2009

Prayer vigil protests 'logic of hate'

Word from Winkler ‘Shame. Shame. Shame.’ Quick facts about Afghan war Domestic Violence Month Omaha prayer vigil Navajo seek healing All that’s wrong with the UMC ‘History as Bridge to Future’ Faith groups make 20,000 calls Seeing Gray: Where Faith & Politics Meet Energy Star rating available Road to mental illness recovery On living out the Gospel

September 14, 2009

Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Word from Winkler Universal health care ‘Un-American’? ‘Religion, Politics & Advocacy’ ‘Together We Learn, We Heal' A life dedicated to justice U.S. poverty rate increases Public option and faith values Congress to be deluged Native American Women’s Gathering 'Immigrant Reality & the Church' ‘Every day is Earth Day’ Reverse-Trick-or-Treating On improving health globally

September 7, 2009

Ukraine addictions camp

Word from Winkler Call-in to support GROWTH Act Ukraine addictions camp Thinking like Christians about health care Eastern Pa. moves toward full accessibility How proposals measure up TRADE Act ‘new path forward Caucus urges immigration reform Finding refuge in SHADE International Day of Prayer for Peace ‘Overcoming Racism’ ‘Stepping Up to Shalom’ ‘Fighting Poverty with Faith' On thinking while running

August 31, 2009

Adolescent sexuality

Word from Winkler Sex and the church WWJWS? The quadrilateral and health care Liberia attacks fistula What do you want your legacy to be? World Communion Sunday Oct. 4 Child trafficking Obama and immigration reform Pact does not open gay clergy door ‘Fighting Poverty with Faith' ‘Overcoming Racism’ On ecumenism

August 24, 2009

Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia

‘Amazing grace’ Samuel and Rebekah 140,000 join faith-based call on health care United Methodists struggle with health-care reform So, what's a person to do? Native American Women’s Gathering Cultural schizophrenia Reverse trick or treating Supreme Court rules Davis should get hearing Abolishing Appalachian poverty Reject KEI missile appropriation Lake Junaluska Peace Conference On does anyone really believe that?

August 17, 2009

The Bible and Health Advocacy

Word from Winkler Obama to address health-care reform Word of encouragement ‘Bible and Health Advocacy’ Death penalty amendment opposed Flower power comes to debate Faithful push for health-care reform Fiji government arrests Methodists On road to recovery from mental illness Who will they depend on? Carcaño to keynote Ecumenical Advocacy Days Lake Junaluska Peace Conference On being a summer intern

August 10, 2009

Fighting poverty in Côte d'Ivoire

Word from Winkler Health-care rationing vs. abundance Pope calls for justice for poor A clarion call to youths Fighting poverty with jam Marilyn Clement dies Sotomayor election UM clergyman to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom International Day of Prayer for Peace Obama to chair U.N. nuclear arms meeting Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia National Observance of Children's Sabbaths On too many words

August 3, 2009

Safe haven for strippers

Word from Winkler Sex and the church Talk-show hysteria Justice in Philippines Asylum for battered women Alcoholism In pursuit of relevance City on a hill Green Revolution Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia 4th ‘Change the World’ conference On imagination

July 27, 2009

New resource to empower health-care reform advocacy

Word from Winkler John 10:10 Challenge Gambling in Ohio Downturn affects MDGs One in Christ The need to talk about race United Methodists with torture victim America’s Children report Minimum wage hike Committee to assess UMC Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Ethnic Local Church Grants On compassion for the poor

July 20, 2009

Church hosts free health clinic

Word from Winkler Death in the desert All shall be One Social Creed Litany teaching resource Increase alcohol taxes Keep pressure on for Mideast peace Missionaries say restore Zelaya Tower of Babel Free health clinic in church Rabbis fast for Gaza Iliff students on peace trip ‘Stepping Up to Shalom’ On mediocre discipleship

July 13, 2009

God can do something extraordinary with the ordinary

Word from Winkler Faith leaders seek affordable health-care reform Death in a small town ‘Myths of marital infidelity’ God can do something extraordinary with the ordinary GBCS summer interns The time is now Reflections on U.S. Independence Day International funding bill approved Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Ethnic Local Church Grants National Observance of Children's Sabbaths On moral authority

July 6, 2009

Myths of marital infidelity

Word from Winkler ‘Faith Leader Summit on Health Care’ Sex and the Church Reflection for a Health-care Sabbath Can my boss do that? The cry of a woman Coup in Honduras condemned Making women's health a priority U.S. military spending leads world Victory for Haiti Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World Lake Junaluska Peace Conference ‘Stepping Up to Shalom’ On restorative justice

June 29, 2009

Prayer for health-care reform

Word from Winkler ‘Made in L.A.’ Coping in uncertain economy Pray for universal health care Organizing for change in Kenya Faith-based call for health-care reform Thom's story Hunger can be eliminated Minnesota witness against health-care cuts Domestic violence JustFaith curriculum Ethnic Local Church Grants On health-care reform

June 22, 2009

Health care vs. sick care

Word from Winkler Health care vs. sick care The Micah Corps Immigration reform's correct spin What mainline clergy think Bottom-up inspiration Pastors acquitted after gun-protest arrest Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Shell to pay $15.5m to settle suit Thou shalt not steal National Observance of Children's Sabbaths Interfaith witness for health care for all On ‘tree-hugger theology’

June 15, 2009

Rally at White House seeks Commission of Inquiry on torture

Word from Winkler FDA to regulate tobacco Deadly proposition for D.C. Payday loans equal ‘debt trap’ Religious leaders brief Obama staff Climate change’s human impact Global food security Tradition Ethnic Local Church Grant Reuniting Families Act Fast today to change tomorrow Interfaith witness for health-care reform Lake Junaluska Peace Conference On restorative justice

June 8, 2009

12 ethnic young adults intern in U.S. capital

Word from Winkler Ethnic young adult internships Child marriages condemned Christian leaders applaud Obama Torture protest at White House Sotomayor nomination ‘It is written’ ‘Operation Healing Hope’ Shalom Farms breaks ground 1,000-mile walk for troops Interfaith Service for Health Care for All Bread for the World Gathering Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy On ministry with youths

June 1, 2009

Reexamine priorities exposing women to discrimination

Word from Winkler Sex and the Church Students target Coke Reuniting Families Act Civil rights issue of our time? Pennsylvania bishops oppose video poker Illinois okays video poker Philippines progress ‘fragile’ Strengthening Communities Fund Immigration collaboration Appalachian Ministry Network Children’s Sabbaths manual ‘Stepping Up to Shalom’ On why find a United Methodist church

May 25, 2009

Irreplaceable exhibit in United Methodist Building

Word from Winkler Irreplaceable Wildlife Totally wrong Health-care reform Interfaith Service for Health Care ‘Federal Budget as Moral Document’ Global Health Initiative Bills combat child marriage Torture Awareness Month Churches for Middle East Peace Conference ‘World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel’ Voting rights ruling Peace with Justice Sunday Pedagogy for Peace On making disciples

May 18, 2009

Swine flu and religion

Word from Winkler Praying in Postville ‘Facing the Flu Outbreak’ Swine flu and religion A nation of gunslingers Senate urged to reject Burr-Hagan UM-CAN forming in Oklahoma Peace with Justice Sunday Churches for Middle East Peace Advocacy Conference Pedagogy for Peace ‘World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel’ Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Habitat for Humanity Armenia work trip On Christians and torture

May 11, 2009

Bishops help launch 'Rethink Church'

Word from Winkler Lawmakers praise UMC The raid at Postville Lugar: Poverty, disease interrelated Criminal justice reform Bishops help launch ‘Rethink Church’ Bishop calls for ‘additional artery’ Social Principles study guide Oregon City UMC leads food drive Peace with Justice Sunday Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Churches for Middle East Peace Advocacy Conference On bar hopping

May 4, 2009

Teaching abstinence in a world awash with sex

Word from Winkler United Methodists Do Not Torture Sex and the Church: Teaching Abstinence Guns and prayer Stop Predatory Gambling Carcaño: Scripture supports immigrants Racial profiling and the church Churches for Middle East Peace Conference Peace with Justice Sunday Bread for the World Gathering Pedagogy for Peace ‘World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel’ On false gods

April 27, 2009

June is Torture Awareness Month

Word from Winkler Peace with Justice grants ‘Operation Healing Hope’ targets 10 conferences Hate groups increasing Don’t fuel genocide in Darfur South African bishop faces death threats Couple serves with green ministry Sacred Spark Churches for Middle East Peace Conference June is Torture Awareness Month Bread for the World Gathering On differences of opinion

April 17, 2009

Peace with Justice Sunday is June 7 — Get Support Materials now!

Word from Winkler Gun-related violence unnecessary Obama to discuss immigration reform Philippines Moral Force Movement 'Just one thing beautifully' CBS special looks at religion and poverty Pledge to stop Congo atrocities Peace with Justice Sunday Tobacco and regulation Pedagogy for Peace Howard Mason dies On charity and justice

April 6, 2009

Effective youth ministry at stake

Word from Winkler Social justice directors meeting Call for Middle East Peace $220,000 in grants An amazing mandate Sex and the Church ‘Created by God’ revision Where are undocumented immigrants? FDA tobacco regulation 'Mobilization to End Poverty' ‘World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel’ On the church and sex

March 27, 2009

Art exhibit in United Methodist Building

Word from Winkler New Mexico repeals death penalty U.S. urged to attend racism conference Durban Review Conference on Racism Directors of social justice agency visit Capitol Hill Obama staff member describes faith community role Criminal justice system reform ‘Children Illustrate for Rights of the Child’ Immigration law reform Abolitionist Academy Sudan’s ‘Lost Girls’ 'Equipped for Every Good Work' On we’ve never done that before

March 16, 2009

The climate and poverty connection

Word from Winkler Action alert on ‘Refusal Rule’ Climate and poverty Obstetric fistula initiative 'Humanitarian crisis’ Civil rights pilgrimage ‘Caretakers of God’s Creation’ Reflection on Jonah Cluster bombs export ban Health-care reform Sudan’s ‘Lost Girls’ ‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’ One Great Hour of Sharing On spiritually obese observers

March 9, 2009

March 22

Word from Winkler U.N. Commission on Status and Role of Women Statement on Gaza war Illegal immigration and abuse of children Eco-justice Working Group organized Obama to help Iraqis affected by war ‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’ Arkansas cares for creation ‘Responding to Family Violence’ 'Faith put into action’ Ecumenical Advocacy Days One Great Hour of Sharing On peace on earth

March 2, 2009

Theology of Sexuality

Word from Winkler Open letter to UMC Diaconal economy letter Theology of sexuality Sexual ethics coordinator FDA and tobacco Call for courage and repentance Phoenix protest of immigrant abuse North Texas commits to action on immigration ‘World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel’ Use of ‘conflict minerals’ questioned Ecumenical Advocacy Days One Great Hour of Sharing On ‘unexamined faith’ in human institutions

February 23, 2009

April 26-29, Washington, D.C.

Word from Winkler 2008 legislative priorities ‘Sex and the Church’ ‘Sex and the Seminary’ Post cartoon denounced Heaven's Rule of Law ‘Not in our state’ Health-care dialogue 'Mobilization to End Poverty' ‘Keep Making Peace’ Ecumenical Advocacy Days ‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’ ‘Responding to Family Violence’ On God’s call to justice

February 16, 2009

Bishop Carcano declares 'no more,' calls for humane immigration reform

Word from Winkler Stimulus Act statement Obstetric fistula Immigration reform 'No more!' Immigration prayer vigils A place at the table Violence Against Women Act Ecumenical Advocacy Days 4 areas of ministry ‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’ Caring for Creation North Carolina Arkansas On E=MC2

February 9, 2009

Bishop Kammerer will address United Methodists

Word from Winkler Kammerer at Ecumenical Advocacy Days Filipino church leaders support chief justice NAFAUM supports Puno Bishops denied Gaza entry Habitat for Humanity founder dies Reshape trade policy Ministry from prison experience One Great Hour of Sharing North Carolina cares for creation ‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’ Arkansas cares for creation On change

February 2, 2009

Exhibit about racism, inspires hope

Word from Winkler: Organize Order bans torture Reproductive health services SCHIP passes Gaza update Exhibit inspires hope Trade, not aid Change has come One Great Hour of Sharing North Carolina cares for creation Ecumenical Advocacy ‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’ Arkansas cares for creation On hunger ministries

January 26, 2009

'Our Story' exhibit in United Methodist Building

Word from Winkler: Amazing week 2009 legislative priorities 'An ever-flowing stream' ‘Our Story’ photo exhibit ‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’ Congo Sabbath Initiative Christmas under occupation Stepping forth in faith Increase living wage Education for All Act ‘Elisabeth of Berlin’ grants ‘Responding to Family Violence’ Arkansas cares for creation On racism in the U.S.

January 16, 2009

'Icons of Civil Rights Movement' in United Methodist Building

Word from Winkler: If only ... Lessons from Dr. King ‘Civil Rights Icons’ Dreams do come true Gaza clinic razed Cease fire urged Immigration call swamped Human Relations Day Raise minimum wage United Methodists in Congress Congress Prayer Service Ecumenical Advocacy Days North Carolina cares for creation On reading the Bible selectively

January 8, 2009

Jan. 16 deadline to sign declaration for Middle East peace

Word from Winkler: Religious nature of violence Pray for Gaza Support Holy Land peace ‘Cease Fire Now!’ Human Relations Day ‘Countdown to End Torture’ Annual conference ministry leaders visit Capitol Hill ‘Enough for All Creation’ Peace with Justice Day grants Ethnic Young Adult Internship Chrismons wanted On gambling and politics

December 22, 2008

Order to ban torture sought

Word from Winkler: Too many anecdotes Christmas Eve TV special Ban torture Human Trafficking Awareness Day Ecumenical Advocacy Days Inauguration housing Young Clergy Forum Human Relations Day ‘Rebirth America’ Covenant 'Gathering on Peace' Ethnic Young Adult Internship Grants available Human Relations Day Ethnic Local Church Peace with Justice On Christmas wish fulfillment

December 15, 2008

Charred cross becomes symbol for church desegregation

Word from Winkler: Church and state ‘A collapse of public trust’ A reflection on Psalm 143 Lest we forget Fair trade all the way Human Relations Day Human Relations Day Grants Young Clergy Leadership Forum World Student Christian Consultation Ethnic Local Church Grants Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship Peace with Justice Day Grants Christians Call for Holy Land Peace On an empty cross

December 8, 2008

Christians Call for Holy Land Peace

Word from Winkler: 5th horseman? Christians Call for Holy Land Peace Universal Declaration for Human Rights Social Justice Ministries Endowment Fund Young Clergy Leadership Forum Human Relations Day Peace with Justice Day Grants Virginia ‘voice’ for justice Testing for HIV in Kenya Human Relations Day Grants Ethnic Local Church Grants Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship Caring for Creation in North Carolina On signs of hope for the church

November 25, 2008

Celebrate United Methodist Student Day

Word from Winkler Advent commentary on AIDS ‘Lament & Hope’ for Advent 'Pray for Peace' Marianas Islands elects delegate to Congress Thanks for planting seeds Appalachia poverty boundaries grow United Methodist Student Day World AIDS Day, Dec. 1 ‘Caring for Creation’ in Arkansas Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship Ethnic Local Church Grants Human Relations Day Grants On creation care

November 17, 2008

More than 300 tents were set up on National Mall to protest genocide

Word from Winkler ‘Crack in the System’ Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship United Methodist Ministries receives Innovation Award Ethnic Local Church Grants Human Relations Day Grants Largest fair-trade market Education key to AIDS-free world World AIDS Day, Dec. 1 Tents of Hope send love to Sudan United Methodist Student Day ‘Responding to Family Violence’ On alcohol abuse

November 10, 2008

Bishops, church leaders respond to election

Word from Winkler United Methodist bishops write to Obama Church leaders welcome Obama United Methodists advocate on ballot issues World AIDS Day, Dec. 1 Stop immigration raids Why should we care? 'Conversation on Race' West Michigan ‘Peacemaker of Year’ Phone cards still popular United Methodist Student Day Caring for Creation On eco-spirituality

November 3, 2008

Spirited worship highlights board's fall meeting

Word from Winkler GBCS directors organize work Ethnic Local Church grants These simple rules Prayer for U.S. election Nobel Prize laureate to visit Postville Veterans Day inserts Study of Letter of James Tents to be set up on National Mall Human rights conference raises questions Blockade of Iran shelved The Rev. Andrew Weaver dies On the connection

October 27, 2008

Film focuses on little-known heroine of Nazi era

Word from Winkler: 3 streams Worthy of love Detroit church spooks patrons ‘Elisabeth of Berlin’ Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF The Economic Crisis 'Responding to Family Violence' Wesley's advice on the economy Study of Letter of James Free abolish death penalty resource Phonecalls address Christian response to genocide Tents of Hope United Methodist Student Day On domestic violence

October 20, 2008

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Word from Winkler: The gray areas U.S. presidential candidates urged to stop divisive rhetoric Fearfully and wonderfully made Invitation to observe U.N. Sunday 'Obsession' called deplorable Global Ministries to start 400 churches outside U.S. Study of Letter of James Free abolish death penalty resource Conference call on abolishing torture Oct. 21 United Methodist Student Day On hard times

October 13, 2008

Conference calls address Christian response to genocide

Word from Winkler Guilt-free chocolate for Halloween We are better than this! Stop immigration raids madness Conference calls on Christian response to genocide Study of 'James' Wellness ministries Kentucky faith groups for immigration coaliton United Methodist Student Day ‘Tents of Hope’ 'Break the Silence' on the Congo On Wesley’s one condition for admission

October 6, 2008

Take Action Against Poverty

Word from Winkler Why wouldn't you claim the name United Methodist? Call for stewardship over greed 'Break the Silence' on the Congo Study of 'James' African bishops renew call against poverty Pastor preaches recovery from alcoholism, addictions 'Finding the Church's Voice on Immigration' 'Take Action against Poverty’ ‘Tents of Hope’ On being 'Christian-lite'

September 29, 2008

Study of 'Letter of James' looks at sin

Word from Winkler Murdered by her husband 2008 election guide Congregation models mental illness ministry Reflection on Matthew 4:1-4 Study of ‘James’ Finding a Voice on Immigration World Communion Sunday Celebrate Children's Sabbath 'Take Action against Poverty’ ‘Tents of Hope’ On the size of your God

September 22, 2008

7-week study of 'Letter of James'

Word from Winkler Study of 'Letter of James' Bush should apoligize for torture Messer to lead Global AIDS Fund Still the people of the UMC FaithLink addresses racism ‘Gathering of Tents of Hope’ ‘Stand Up Against Poverty’ World Communion Sunday NCJ welcomes sojourners From 'the Middle Ages'

September 15, 2008

President Bush urged to expedite aid to Cuba

Word from Winkler MARCHA frustrated at inability to send aid to Cuba Straight from the horse's mouth Senate urged to pass FDA regulation of tobacco Justice takes time Memory and imagination key to solving world's ills Baltimore-Washington fights legalizing slots Interfaith gathering questions use of torture Creating shalom through health On neighborhood ministry

September 8, 2008

Florida camp instills respect for the environment

Word from Winkler Social Creed for 21st Century Bristol Palin and a call to the church Tough-mindedness in urban ministry Why the church cares about immigrants Florida camp instills respect for environment ‘Our Call to Radical Hospitality' NCJ to welcome sojourners World Communion Sunday 'Tents of Hope' for Darfur Celebrate Children's Sabbath On gambling

September 2, 2008

Children's Sabbath Weekend is Oct. 17-19

Word from Winkler GBCS Board of Directors Arkansas immigration seminar World Communion Sunday Celebrate Children's Sabbath Creating shalom through wholeness NCJ to welcome sojourners 'Tents of Hope' for Darfur On hunger ministries

August 22, 2008

Study, signature campaign wants to end human rights tragedy in Darfur. (ENOUGH Project photo of Gereida, Darfur)

Word from Winkler Social Principles changes Darfur campaign Stop Predatory Gambling Agencies address 'Areas of Focus' Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Poverty and Justice Bible My brother’s and sister’s keeper World Communion Sunday Arkansas immigration seminar NCJ to welcome sojourners On poverty

August 15, 2008

Carcaño to speak at immigration 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

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.