February 16, 2009

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Word from Winkler — Holocaust denials and inexplicable silences
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

‘American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’
Congress praised for quick action

Tax breaks that help wealthy at expense of education, housing questioned.

Obstetric fistula partnership
formed with U.N. Foundation
Consultant sought to lead campaign

Preventable condition marginalizes 2 million women and girls.

Faith leaders call
for immigration reform
Government should not interfere with faith-community ministries

Reps. Gutierrez, Honda endorse national interfaith campaign.

‘No more!’
United Methodist bishop condemns treatment of immigrants
By Bishop Minerva Carcaño

Calls for decisive action in favor of civil rights for all persons.

Prayer vigils for immigration reform
Largest mobilization since 2006 marches

Interfaith Immigration Coalition crafts comprehensive reform platform.

A place at the table
A reflection on Black History Month
By Acacia Salatti

The forces of fear and hate couldn’t steal the hope from two women who instilled in their children and grandchildren a belief that anything is possible.

International Violence Against Women Act
Letter urges reintroduction

Describes situation as ‘global health crisis’ and ‘moral outrage’ contributing to instability through the world.

Bishop Kammerer to speak
at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
7th annual event, March 13-16, is ‘Enough for All Creation’

Goal is to mobilize for advocacy on U.S. domestic and international policy issues.

4 areas of ministry
Self-directed online course

Free training addresses denomination’s areas of focus.

'Caring for Creation'
in North Carolina
March 5-8 at Lake Junaluska

Seminar will provide biblical and theological support and ways for faith communities to become caretakers of this planet.

‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’
March 27-28 in North Andover, Mass.

Sample to keynote New England workshop on peace and justice ministries.

‘Caring for Creation’ in Arkansas
March 27-29 in Fayettville

Workshops will help faith communities protect and celebrate God’s creation.

One Great Hour of Sharing
Special Sunday supports UMCOR

Offering enables United Methodist relief agency to respond to emergencies around the globe.

On E=MC²
‘It seems obvious that our scientists, technicians and economists are a great deal better at what they do than our preachers and theologians are.’
—The Rev. Ken Horne (Virginia)

February 16, 2009