April 18, 2008

Church and Society

Word from Winkler
A prayer for spring
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

 

Divestment from Caterpillar
Petition to General Conference to be withdrawn

Caterpillar has opened discussions with the board, issued a statement denouncing immoral use of its equipment, and has agreed to continued dialogue.

The Philippines and the new Social Creed
And so shall we
By Norma P. Dollaga,m Deaconness and Chairperson Board of Church & Society Philippines Annual Conference, Manila Episcopal Area

The proposed creed is a source of encouragement, calling United Methodists to pursue the cause of justice and peace.

Anniversary of shootings at Virginia Tech
The lesson isn't that we need more guns out there
By Shannon Craig, Advocacy Intern, Civil and Human Rights Program Area,
General Board of Church & Society

It doesn't matter if you knew someone at Virginia Tech or Northern Illinois University or the many other places where senseless killings occurred, we're all affected.

Global AIDS legislation
Urge your U.S. Senators to support vital bill
By Linda Bales, Director, Louise and Hugh Moore Population Project and Children’s Concerns, General Board of Church & Society

Lantos/Hyde bill will bring relief to millions suffering with AIDS and provide tools for prevention.

House passes Jubilee Act
Senate to consider companion version on international debt relief April 24

Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation passes House with bi-partisan support, 285-132.

The war in Iraq
Setting the record straight

A former executive assistant to two secretaries of defense says Iraq is more bitterly divided “along ethnic, sectarian and factional lines” than it was before the surge began,

Living Faith, Seeking Justice videos
Speakers presentations available on Web
 
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."

United Nations ministry
The intersection of theological reflection and public policy
By Theon Johnson III, Advocacy Associate, General Board of Church & Society

A visit to the United Nations reinforces the commitment to change the world through the witness of fellow Christian leaders.

General Conference
Watch and listen online: www.GC2008.umc.org
 
Peace with Justice Sunday
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 war
"Using military power is like taking a hammer to a beehive."
—Lisa Schirch, professor, Eastern Mennonite University

 


Word from Winkler

Divestment from Caterpillar

The Philippines and the new Social Creed

Anniversary of shootings at Virginia Tech

Global AIDS legislation

House passes Jubilee Act

The war in Iraq

Living Faith, Seeking Justice videos

GBCS lunch at General Conference

United Nations ministry

General Conference

Peace with Justice Sunday

Quote of the week on war

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