February 8, 2008

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Word from Winkler — The next 100 Years War?
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Lenten Devotion
Preparation
By Joe Kim, Program Associate, United Nations Office,
General Board of Church & Society

Divestment from Caterpillar and Sudan
By the Rev. Steve Sprecher, Chair, Peace with Justice/United Nations Work Area,
General Board of Church & Society

The United Methodist Board of Church & Society has submitted a petition encouraging the denomination to divest its holdings in Caterpillar and the Sudan.

We Can Stop U.S. Sponsored Torture This Year
By Bill Mefford
Program Director, Civil and Human Rights,
General Board of Church & Society

There is an opportunity to ensure this year that the U.S. halts its use of torture as a form of interrogation.

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

This is the fifth 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.

Year of the 'Bottom Billion'
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for renewed determination to address the needs of the world’s poor.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days March 7-10
Christian Advocates Bring Message
of True Security to Capitol Hill

HIV/AIDS conference
Lighten the Burden II is April 22 in Ft. Worth

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

Quote of the Week
“The real challenge, however, is to share with all people a united front and follow Christ’s teachings and examples of nonviolence and social justice.”
— John Edwards, Community columnist
Citizen-Times.com (Asheville, N.C.)

February 8, 2008