June 13, 2008

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Word from Winkler — Belated truth telling
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Global strategy sought on alcohol
World Health Assembly resolution

World Health Organization urged to intensify work to curb harmful use of alcohol.

Response helps bring death row clemency
United Methodists Against the Death Penalty in Virginia
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith In Action

A coordinated effort across the United Methodist connection helped stay the 100th execution in Virginia since 1982.

‘In Defense of Creation’ project manager wanted
Deadline to apply is June 16

Will plan, coordinate and provide supportive services to assist in completing hearings across denomination for Council of Bishops' pastoral letter, foundation document.

Sept. 11-13 immigration seminar in Arkansas
Bishop Carcaño, GBCS's Mefford to speak at ‘Welcoming the Sojourner’

3-day event to help the church ‘find its voice’ on immigration reform.

Iowa resolution calls for end to INS raids
Just, humane immigration policy reform sought
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith In Action

Governor, legislators urged to refrain from creating and enforcing legislation that would cause further disruption of the immigrant population.

Congressional leaders launch trade reform act
Citizen demand fuels ‘groundbreaking legislation’

More than 20 labor, environment, family farm and faith groups support legislation.

Istanbul Interfaith Pilgrimage of Peace
Registration deadline Aug. 4 for November trip

Tour will visit faith-based mission outreach ministries and include daily study and reflections.

Speak
A reflection on God's silence
By the Rev. Harold J. Recinos

Water from a rock
Sometimes stones deliver suprising bounty if you strike them right
By the Rev. Dr. Gregory Adkins

We all carry around within us rocks of resistance, frequently created out of misconceptions that can be overcome with time and experience.

Ethnic Local Church Grant
Deadline to apply is Aug. 10

Goal is to strengthen ethnic local churches through education, advocacy or leadership training and development.

Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry
14th session is July 14-18

King's call to 'Justice and Peace' for children will be theme at Children's Defense Fund farm in Tennessee.

Quote of the week on radical hospitality
'Everyone needs a table to sit at, to have their voices heard and to be healed.'
—Dr. David Otto, Centenary College, Shreveport, La.

June 13, 2008