March 16, 2007

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

Word from Winkler — The Gospel's claim on the rich and the poor
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Jim Winkler delivered this keynote address to the global security track at Ecumenical Advocacy Days held in Arlington, Va., last week.

Focus on the Philippines
Prayer event focuses on human rights crisis
By Jeneane Jones

This week GBCS staff will accompany a high level delegation of Filipino human rights activists to the United Nations in Geneva to testify about the hundreds of "extrajudicial killings" in that country. They need your prayers and your voices.

Sherwood's Story
Mother of Fallen Soldier Speaks Out to End War in Iraq
by Celeste Zappala

Celeste Zappala, a member of First United Methodist Church in Germantown, Penn., shared her powerful story at the Ecumenical Advocacy Days United Methodist Luncheon March 10, 2007.

Gambling Addiction Among Older Adults
The Church Needs to Be Informed
by Andrew J. Weaver, Ph.D. and Harold G. Koenig. M.D.

Do you know a senior citizen who is a gambling addict? Here's how to recognize the signs and how to help.

Night of 1,000 Conversations - April 5
Help Raise Commitment to Comprehensive Immigration Reform
by Bill Mefford

You're invited to take part in an exciting event to help spread awareness of the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

International Women's Day
General Secretary Shares Church's Concerns for Women at Congressional Briefing
by Jim Winkler

Jim Winkler was one of three religious leaders who advocated support of the Focus on Family International Health Act of 2007 at a Congressional briefing March 8.

Free Resource
A Guide to Working with Faith-Based Group on HIV/AIDS

The resource is intended to provide background information and case studies, counteract myths, and give practical guidance to people who want to collaborate with faith-based organizations on joint projects related to HIV and AIDS.

Christian Witness for Peace in Iraq

A day of Worship at the National Cathedral, Candlelight Procession to the White House, Prayer Vigil and Civil Disobedience to end the war.

In His Place
2007 Lenten Devotional
by Lisa Jo Bezner
In His Place - Christ carring the crossPutting our hearts in Jesus’ heart; our hands in Jesus’ hands; moving beyond thinking into the realm of doing

Word from Winkler — The Gospel's claim on the rich and the poor

Focus on the Philippines

Sherwood's Story

Gambling Addiction Among Older Adults

Night of 1,000 Conversations - April 5

International Women's Day

Free Resource

Christian Witness for Peace in Iraq

In His Place

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