January 25, 2008

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

Word from Winkler — The campaign has begun
By Jim Winkler
General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

GBCS Sets 2008 Legislative Priorities
By Wayne Rhodes
Editor, Faith In Action

The United Methodist General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) has set seven legislative priorities for 2008 in which the faith community can bring a unique and much needed voice to the debate.

Global Poverty Bible Study (Session III)
A New Year in God’s World
By Alexis Coleman, Pastor, Harpers Ferry, W. VA

This is the third session of a five-week study that contains short Scripture reading, questions for group reflection and action, facts on the state of the global poor and congregational prayers.

Marriage and Family Ministries
Nurturing Disciples in the Context of Relationships
By Jane P. Ives
Marriage and Family Ministries Coordinator
New England Conference

Church leaders who believe that marriage and family ministries only target traditional nuclear households are mistaken. They should include all individuals in the context of whatever relationships constitute their families.

Lifewatch Worship Service Protests Roe v. Wade

Bishop William Willimon (Birmingham Episcopal Area) asserted at the 20th Lifewatch worship service to protest Roe v. Wade that the church's stance on abortion lacks imagination.

End Racial Profiling

GBCS Board Member, Pat Curtin, died Jan. 18

A Response to Global Warming April 19
Sharing God's Creation with Future Generations

Conference on the Environment
Caring for Creation will be
March 7-9 in Fayetteville, Ark.

Quote of the Week
“We don’t have to look far before Jesus gives us our call to action.”
— Adam Briddell, member, St. Luke’s UMC, Washington, D.C.

January 25, 2008