October 6, 2008

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — The gravy train of greed
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Why wouldn't you claim the name United Methodist?
Some large churches seem to 'disconnect'
By the Rev. Clayton Childers, Director of Conference Relations, General Board of Church & Society

Worldwide ministries, groundbreaking social justice stances and 'brand recognition' all point to what should be a connection full of pride.

United Methodists call for stewardship over greed
Declare ‘financial bubble has burst’

Statements assure denomination investments are ‘prudent,’ call for nation’s leaders to address needs of most vulnerable.

'Break the Silence' on the Congo
Worship resource to help raise awareness
By Theon Johnson, General Board of Church & Society

The Congo has been called the 'killing fields of our generation,' yet hardly any coverage is given to the dire situation there.

Study of 'Letter of James'
Educational and devotional tool
By Kendra McKinney

‘James’ Doctrine of God’ contends that we cannot reflect God’s will in our choices without an intimate understanding of what God wills for the world.

African bishops renew call against poverty
Africa University considered vital resource

Bishops resolve to work with professional, community and nongovernmental organizations to alleviate poverty in Africa.

Pastor preaches recovery from alcoholism, addictions
Recovery worship service breathes new life into Minnesota church

Pastor’s sharing of his own recovery journey, along with the gospel message of repentance, forgiveness and rebirth, are having impact.

Finding the Church's Voice on Immigration
Oct. 16-18 in Illinois

North Central Jurisdiction event will meld Words from Scripture with voices of persons who work with immigrants to address how churches can respond.

'Take Action against Poverty’
Millennium Development Goals mobilization is Oct. 17-19

Annual global mobilization supports world leaders’ committment to eradicate poverty, put children in primary school, promote women’s rights, fight killer diseases, and provide access to safe drinking water by 2015.

‘Gathering of Tents of Hope’
On National Mall Nov. 7-9

Event offers simple message: End genocide in Darfur.

On being 'Christian-lite'
'I submit that the majority of us prefer our candidate to be "Christian-lite."’
—Henry Huffman (Western Pennsylvania)


Word from Winkler — The gravy train of greed

Why wouldn't you claim the name United Methodist?

United Methodists call for stewardship over greed

'Break the Silence' on the Congo

Study of 'Letter of James'

African bishops renew call against poverty

Pastor preaches recovery from alcoholism, addictions

Finding the Church's Voice on Immigration

'Take Action against Poverty’

‘Gathering of Tents of Hope’

On being 'Christian-lite'

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