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Word from Winkler — The religious nature of violence
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Support Holy Land peace
Jan. 16 deadline to sign ecumenical letter
Gaza crisis increases necessity for Obama to make Mideast peace a priority.
Pray for Gaza
As Israelis tighten grip grief, helplessness result
By Janet Lahr Lewis, United Methodist Liaison in Israel and Palestine
TV cannot convey horrible reality of constant bombing, screaming in the streets.
‘Cease Fire Now!’
Ad urges quick action on Israel-Palestine impasse
By Rabbi Michael Lerner
Best-selling author calls for 'Global Marshall Plan'
Human Relations Day
Helps fund community outreach
Special Sunday celebrated the Sunday before the national birthday observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
‘Countdown to End Torture’
10 days of prayer
Campaign encourages Obama to sign executive order banning torture.
Annual conference ministry leaders visit Capitol Hill
Familiarization seminars encourage 2-way exchange
By the Rev. Clayton Childers, Director of Annual Conference Relations, General Board of Church & Society
Visits designed to strengthen United Methodist connection through face-to-face dialogue.
‘Enough for All Creation’
7th Ecumenical Advocacy Days, March 13-16
Faith-based activists to learn about connections between climate change, migration and poverty.
Peace with Justice Day grants 2008
Deadline to apply Feb. 15
Special Sunday offering supports ministries for 'disarmed and secure world.'
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.
Chrismons wanted
Help decorate the United Methodist Building
By Wesley Paulson, Chief Financial Officer, General Board of Church & Society
Goal is to have tree in lobby of historic building sporting Chrismons next Christmas.
On gambling and politics
‘We have become accustomed to the stench of casino gambling and its effects in Illinois.’
—The Rev. Gene Winkler (Northern Illinois)
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Word from Winkler — The religious nature of violence
Support Holy Land peace
Pray for Gaza
‘Cease Fire Now!’
Human Relations Day
‘Countdown to End Torture’
Annual conference ministry leaders visit Capitol Hill
‘Enough for All Creation’
Peace with Justice Day grants 2008
Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship
Chrismons wanted
On gambling and politics
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