April 17, 2007

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News and Views from the General Board of Church & Society of The United Methodist Church

Word from Winkler — Saying goodbye to our children
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

I heard the news that students in our state had been murdered and knew one of those young people - children, really - could be mine.

The Deaths at Virginia Tech
A statement of the General Board of Church and Society
by Jim Winkler

Stop In the Name of Love
The Supremes, Scientists and the Security Council Weigh in on Global Warming
by John S. Hill

The U.S. capital was bursting last week with cherry blossoms, tourists, and breaking news on the climate crisis.

The President's Plan
White House Immigration Proposal is Neither Comprehensive Nor Reform
by Bill Mefford
They're Lovin' It
Farm Worker Coalition Signs Historic Agreement with McDonald's
by John S. Hill

Farm workers can rejoice that McDonald's and its suppliers have joined Taco Bell and it's parent company, Yum Brands, to work help ensure those who pick the tomatoes in the fields are treated justly.

Green Building
NCC Eco-Justice Program offers new guide

Ground your church in Christian principles from the foundation to the steeple!

Mother's Day
May Holiday was Originally Time to Rally Women for Peace
by Clayton Childers

Our thanks to Marianne Carter, Wisconsin Conference Peace with Justice Coordinator for this article.

Addictions Study
Faith is a Powerful Influence Against Substance Abuse
by Cynthia Abrams

National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that people with strong religious belief are much less likely to abuse alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs.

Pieces of Peace Week 3
How should we care for sheep caught in a situation of domestic violence?
Alexis Coleman, Amanda Tomkins
Pieces of Peace Dove

A Bible study for local churches or individuals to use for the season of Easter.