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Word from Winkler — In pursuit of the possible
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Advent commentary on AIDS
Perfect season to focus on pandemic
By the Rev. Donald Messer, Chair, United Methodist Global AIDS Fund
Christians may be finally awakening to escalating situation that has killed 27 million people, infected another 33.2 million, and left 16 million AIDS orphans struggling to survive.
‘Lament & Hope’ for Advent
24th Oregon-Idaho Peace with Justice booklet
Theme inspired by the many ‘turns’ occurring in 2008.
'Pray for Peace'
Call for 'fervent prayer' for all humankind
World Methodist Council annual observance on first Sunday in Advent.
Marianas Islands delegate elected to Congress
Championed by Hawaii District of California-Pacific Conference
Resolution passed in 2004 by The United Methodist Church fulfilled in 2008.
Thanks for planting seeds
Social Principles training in Kenya
By the Rev. John Makokha, Director of Communications, United Methodist Church, Kenya
Training will go a long way in transforming the church in doing God’s work in Kenya and Africa.
United Methodist Student Day
Special Sunday is Nov. 30
Each year scholarships and loans are made possible that enables preparing students to unite faith with knowledge.
World AIDS Day, Dec. 1
‘Leadership: Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise.’
By Linda Bales, Director, Louise and Hugh Moore Population Project, General Board of Church & Society
20th anniversary theme underscores discrepancy between commitments made to halt AIDS and actions taken.
Appalachia poverty boundaries grow
President adds 10 counties this fall
By Linda Bales, Director, Louise and Hugh Moore Population Project, General Board of Church & Society
An Advance Specials gift can make a difference in eradicating poverty.
Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship
Application deadline Feb. 1
Applicants, age 18-22, representing 5 ethnic caucuses of UMC work in Washington, D.C., social justice placements.
Ethnic Local Church Grants
Deadline to apply Jan. 10
Program to strengthen ethnic local churches engaged in social justice through education, advocacy or leadership training.
Human Relations Day Grants 2010 deadline
Deadline to apply Jan. 10
Grants support ministries to non-violent young offenders.
‘Caring for Creation’ in Arkansas
March 27-29 in Fayettville
Workshops will help faith communities protect and celebrate God’s creation.
On creation care
‘Clearly, caring for God’s people and caring for God’s creation are bound together.’
—Steve Hodges (Tennessee)
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Word from Winkler — In pursuit of the possible
Advent commentary on AIDS
‘Lament & Hope’ for Advent
'Pray for Peace'
Marianas Islands delegate elected to Congress
Thanks for planting seeds
United Methodist Student Day
World AIDS Day, Dec. 1
Appalachia poverty boundaries grow
Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship
Ethnic Local Church Grants
Human Relations Day Grants 2010 deadline
‘Caring for Creation’ in Arkansas
On creation care
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