February 15, 2008

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Word from Winkler — Globalization's profound impact
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

United Methodists Do Not Torture
Sign the Pledge and Call the President

Black History Month Reflection
Racial Protests in the U.S.
By Michelle Brooks, Director of Digital Communications, General Board of Church & Society

The early sacrifices that led to breaking down barriers of racial prejudice were not accomplished without overcoming intimidation and danger.

Lenten Devotion
Contemplation
By Erin Albright, M.Div., Candidate for Juris Doctor 2010,
Northeastern School of Law, Boston

Virginia Churches 'Go Green'

Virginia Conference's environmental initiative is committed to protecting and being good stewards of God’s earth.

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Where is the Church's Voice?

More than 400 persons gathered for three days to discuss and pray at a "conference of impossible things."

Tap Project expands to 14 cities
World Water Week is March 15-22
By Joe Kim, Program Associate, United Nations Office,
General Board of Church & Society

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

Haiti’s Supporters in Congress Need Your Help!

Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Spencer Bachus (R-AL) are trying to expedite cancellation of Haiti’s debts to the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and other multilateral financial institutions.

Global Poverty Act Passed by Senate Committee

Quote of the Week
“To stand against torture and arbitrary detention is not to be squeamish. It is to be civilized.”
— Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times

February 15, 2008