April 11, 2008
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Word from Winkler — Pray for Zimbabwe
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Europe and the new Social Creed
Why we need this new version
By the Rev. Hilde Marie Øgreid, Oslo, Norway
A strength that cannot be ignored is that the proposed Social Creed was developed at meetings in the United States, Europe, Africa and the Philippines.
Apportionment $s and sense sequel
What does $2,700 buy for my local church?
By Wesley E. Paulson, Chief Financial Officer, General Board of Church & Society
Suggested cuts in the World Service Fund apportionment will harm global mission while providing insignificant savings to local churches.
'2nd Chance Act' signed
President praises faith-based groups' efforts
By Bill Mefford, Program Director, Civil and Human Rights, General Board of Church & Society
Act provides necessary programs to former prison inmates in the areas of housing, employment, mental health and substance abuse treatment.
GBCS lunch at General Conference
Cong. Emanuel Cleaver to speak at April 28 event
First African American mayor of Kansas City will address "importance of Social Justice Ministry."
Patriotism and the pulpit
By the Rev. Dr. Jack Copas, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Preachers should speak prophetically whether or not their parishioners — or anyone else for that matter — will be comfortable with what they say.
Jubilee Act passes committee
Full House to consider debt cancellation for impoverished nations
Alliance of more than 80 religious denominations, development agencies and human rights groups heralds passage by bipartisan voice vote.
U.S. debt to United Nations
Letter urges Congress to pay obligations
United States has its largest deficit in history: $2.8 billion behind in its payments to the United Nations.
Ban cluster bombs
Make April a 'Month for Action'
Peace with Justice Sunday 2008
Making things right
Special Sunday gifts enable The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice at home and around the world.
Quote of the week on urban ministry
“We’re feeding the horses so the birds can eat — if your fecal imagination is good.”
—The Rev. Tex Sample
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Word from Winkler — Pray for Zimbabwe
Europe and the new Social Creed
Apportionment $s and sense sequel
'2nd Chance Act' signed
GBCS lunch at General Conference
Patriotism and the pulpit
Jubilee Act passes committee
U.S. debt to United Nations
Ban cluster bombs
Peace with Justice Sunday 2008
Quote of the week on urban ministry
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