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Word from Winkler — Mandela and history's lessons
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Sitting on a time bomb in Kenya
Post-election violence underscores historic injustices
By the Rev. John Makokha, Nairobi, Kenya
The church, if it addresses its own shortcomings, has potential to help a people who suffer on many fronts.
Cal-Nevada Philippines delegation to lobby Congress
Demands human rights benchmarks for U.S. military aid
Arroyo government charged with paying lip service to international rights treaties.
‘Youth PROMISE Act’ strongly endorsed
U.S. Representatives urged to cosponsor legislation
Sponsor says act could be critical component to reducing crime across U.S.
How can a Christian be in politics?
People constantly ask former clergyman
By Tennessee Sen. Roy Herron
Former United Methodist minister is now a lawyer who has served in the Tennessee Legislature for more than 20 years.
Western Pa. units sign cluster bombs letter
UMW, Board of Church & Society on interfaith letter to Specter
Senator urged to cosponsor ban of cluster munitions near civilian area.
Religion and justice in the international community
Commitment to common good among all is necessary
By Jose Carlo de Pano and Jonathan Kim, Ethnic Young Adult Interns, General Board of Church & Society
Religious communities can make a difference in helping bring justice to the world.
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.
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.
North Central Jurisdiction to welcome sojourners
Bishops to speak at conference on immigration reform
'Finding the Church’s Voice on Immigration' will be Oct. 16-18 in Naperville, Ill.
Midwest Interfaith Immigration Summit
Sept. 10, 11 in Columbus, Ohio
Summit will focus on 'Mobilizing for Humane Reform.'
Congregational Health Ministries Conference
Sept. 21-24 at Lake Junaluska in North Carolina
Theme will be “Connecting Health Ministries of Congregations, Conferences and Communities around the World."
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.
Quote of the week on gambling
‘There are no clocks in casinos.’
—Laura Dean Friedrich (Illinois)
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Word from Winkler — Mandela and history's lessons
Sitting on a time bomb in Kenya
Cal-Nevada Philippines delegation to lobby Congress
‘Youth PROMISE Act’ strongly endorsed
How can a Christian be in politics?
Western Pa. units sign cluster bombs letter
Religion and justice in the international community
Ethnic Local Church Grant
Sept. 11-13 immigration seminar in Arkansas
North Central Jurisdiction to welcome sojourners
Midwest Interfaith Immigration Summit
Congregational Health Ministries Conference
Istanbul Interfaith Pilgrimage of Peace
Quote of the week on gambling
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