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Word from Winkler — We're in this together
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Open letter to The United Methodist Church
Call for hope, outreach in economic crisis
3 denomination leaders say fearful times need renewed focus on mission and ministry.
'Diaconal Letter on the Economy'
Reflections, resources on crisis
Detroit Conference deacons create resources to help people find hope in Christ during financial crisis.
Sex and the Church — Theology of sexuality
By Traci C. West
Seeking God's revelation on sexuality should be ‘delightful, faith-filled experience,’ not contentious or filled with aspersions.
Sexual ethics coordinator named
Commission on Status & Role of Women
To create theologically solid program focused on prevention, intervention and education.
Congress urged to support FDA regulation of tobacco
28 faith leaders sign letter
Bill passed U.S. House overwhelmingly, but stalled in Senate during last session.
A call for courage and repentance
Racist cartoon, candid speech on racism occur on same day
By John Coleman
As if to prove the new attorney general’s case, the New York Post presented itself as Exhibit A on fear to admit racism.
Phoenix residents protest abuse of immigrants
Sheriff accused of human rights violations
Thousands march to protest parade of chained immigrants to desert tent facility.
North Texas commits to action on immigration
UMW holds Dallas prayer vigil
By Denise Johnson Stovall
More than 80 people from 10 countries outside of U.S. gather at Munger Place UMC.
‘World Week for Peace
in Palestine Israel’
Joint international church actions will be June 4-10
Intended to send urgent message for settlement that secures the legitimate rights and future of both peoples.
Use of ‘conflict minerals’ questioned
Letter sent to consumer electronics companies
Sales of 4 metals from Congo helping fuel deadliest conflict since World War II.
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.
One Great Hour of Sharing
Special Sunday supports UMCOR
Offering enables United Methodist relief agency to respond to emergencies around the globe.
‘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.
On ‘unexamined faith’ in human institutions
‘The Bible is not averse to regulating business, and it tends to favor the disadvantaged.’
—Charles Cooper (Arkansas)
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Word from Winkler — We're in this together
Open letter to The United Methodist Church
'Diaconal Letter on the Economy'
Sex and the Church — Theology of sexuality
Sexual ethics coordinator named
Congress urged to support FDA regulation of tobacco
A call for courage and repentance
Phoenix residents protest abuse of immigrants
North Texas commits to action on immigration
‘World Week for Peace
in Palestine Israel’
Use of ‘conflict minerals’ questioned
Bishop Kammerer to speak
at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
One Great Hour of Sharing
‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’
‘Caring for Creation’ in Arkansas
On ‘unexamined faith’ in human institutions
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