April 25, 2008

Church and Society

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General Conference democratic process usurped?
Doubts surround gifts of cell phones to Central Conference delegates
By Linda Green, United Methodist News Service

Renewal and Reform Coalition cell phone giveaway questioned as to whether it is a service “that might be helpful to delegates” or to themselves.

Cote d'Ivoire church holds strategic position
Church & Society training emphasizes advocacy role
By the Rev. Lloyd Nyarota, Zimbabwe

Cote d’Ivoire can be an example for people in other parts of Africa as to how the church can play a role in political change.

Immigration reform
100s rally outside General Conference

Plight of immigrants placed in context of ongoing struggle for civil and human rights for all God’s children on a global scale.

AIDS/HIV crisis
It's time to 'pray and pay'
By Kathy Gilbert, United Methodist News Service

As the 2008 United Methodist General Conference convened, the denomination had raised only $2.5 million of an $8 million commitment made in 2004 to address the pandemic.

A prayer for General Conference
By the Rev. Neal Christie

Prayer calls for prophetic courage and to midwife church from hollow words of inclusion.

$5 million grant to UMC
Goal to help end child deaths from 'diseases of poverty'

Seed money for raising $100 million for programs in Africa to fight malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and to support the Global Fund.

Young Adult Ecumenical Forum June 12-15
Gathering in Washington, D.C., will address human trafficking
By Elsen Jacob

Grassroots forum will seek to unite ecumenically engaged young adults in a renewed abolitionist movement throughout the world.

SAVE Act opposed
'Misdirected legislation' not good immigration reform

United Methodist agency warns Shuler/Tancredo bill would create greater problems for greater numbers of U.S. citizens.

Delete part of Health Education Act
Congress asked to repeal 'one-size-fits-all punishment'

Congress urged to support full repeal of U.S. Code provisions that delay or deny financial aid eligibility for college students with drug convictions.

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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 lay ministry
“We have met the answers to our questions, and they is us.”
—Lyn Powell, North Georgia Conference Lay Leader

General Conference democratic process usurped?

Cote d'Ivoire church holds strategic position

Immigration reform

AIDS/HIV crisis

A prayer for General Conference

$5 million grant to UMC

Young Adult Ecumenical Forum June 12-15

SAVE Act opposed

Delete part of Health Education Act

General Conference

Peace with Justice Sunday 2008

Quote of the week on lay ministry

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