Faith in Action | 2008 Archive

Home > Issues and News > Faith in Action > Faith in Action - 2008

 
March 5, 2010

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Donate to the Haiti Emergency

Translate this page

Translation Disclaimer: The computer-generated translation may not be accurate.

Jump Start a Topic:



What Does the Church Say About Sex?

Sex and the Church
Read articles and statements.

Darfur Destroyed: Sudan's Perpetrators Break Silence

Powerful video on Darfur

John 10:10 Challenge:
A Justice-Filled Prescription for Health Care

John 10:10 Challenge
Start the Challenge today!

Faith in Action

This Week's Issue:

March 5, 2010

FIA Editor: Wayne Rhodes

Most Recent Issues


March 5, 2010

February 26, 2010

February 19, 2010

February 12, 2010

February 5, 2010

View FIA Archive

Get Connected

Connect with advocates online!

Contact Our Staff

Main: 202.488.5600
Order Resources: 1-800-967-0880
Email GBCS
View Staff Directory

Job Opportunities

Contact Us

This will not reach a local church, district or conference office. InfoServ* staff will answer your question, or direct it to someone who can provide information and/or resources.

Phone
(optional)

*InfoServ ( about ) is a ministry of United Methodist Communications located in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 1-800-251-8140

Not receiving a reply?
Your Spam Blocker might not recognize our email address. Add this address to your list of approved senders.