December 10, 2007


Church and Society ~ Living Faith
News and Views from the General Board of Church & Society of The United Methodist Church

Word from WInkler — This may sound harsh
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

 Iowa Group Urges Candidates to have Compassion for Immigrants
By Arthur McClanahan, Director of Communications, Iowa Annual Conference

Representatives of the Iowa Interfaith Immigration Coalition are urging presidential candidates of both parties to conduct the debate over immigration policy in a civil manner "that respects human dignity."  

 Immigration Straight from the Horse's Mouth
By Bill Mefford, General Board of Church & Society Program Director, Civil and Human Rights

Xenophobic comments about our undocumented brothers and sisters contrast drastically with biblical texts that reveal the universal nature of the Body of Christ and God’s love for all people.

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 An Advent Devotion
By Wesley Paulson, Chief Financial Officer, General Board of Church & Society
Love Stories
By Linda Bales, General Board of Church & Society Program Director, Louise and Hugh Moore Population Project and Children's Concerns

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentatians 3:22

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Tell Congress to Provide Funding for Darfur Now!
By Cory Smith, member of Capitol Hill UMC, Washington, D.C., and Advocacy Director for ENOUGH

Tell Congress it is imperative to provide $724 million in emergency funding to ensure the smooth deployment of peacekeepers and to send a clear message of support for the mission to the government of Sudan.

GBCS welcomes Wayne Rhodes as Director of Communications


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A Word from the Democratic Republic of Congo:
 Michelle Brooks

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December 10, 2007
Word from WInkler — This may sound harsh

Iowa Group Urges Candidates to have Compassion for Immigrants

Immigration Straight from the Horse's Mouth

Mark Your Calendar - Grant Deadlines

An Advent Devotion

Love Stories

Gifts that Mean Something

Tell Congress to Provide Funding for Darfur Now!

GBCS welcomes Wayne Rhodes as Director of Communications

Quote of the Week

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