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Word from Winkler — Opposing the death penalty
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
U.N. Commission on Status and Role of Women
United Methodist voices among 2,000 attendees
53rd session focuses on care giving by women and men in context of HIV/AIDS.
Statement on Gaza war
Call for greater church engagement in joint efforts for peace
By the Executive Committee, World Council of Churches
Humanitarian situation remains extremely alarming.
Illegal immigration and abuse of children
Blame must be shared for innocents' plight
By Dr. Aquiles Ernesto Martínez
Government-led raids cause unintended psychological damage, economic instability and behavioral problems among left-behind kids.
Eco-justice Working Group organized
Western North Carolina Conference
Will encourage efforts for environmental sustainability in homes and congregations.
Obama promises to help Iraqis affected by war
44 U.S.-based organizations applaud pledge
Groups call for comprehensive humanitarian, development and refugee resettlement strategy led by civilian agencies.
Congregation puts its ‘faith into action’
Faith UMC, Fairmont, W.V.
Program of study, outreach raises awareness of community needs.
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.
‘Keep Making Peace’
March 21 in Lansing, Mich.
Detroit, West Michigan Conferences sponsoring seminar on Israel/Palestine.
‘Responding to Family Violence’
April 25 in Richmond, VA.
Seminar will feature a clergy-only break-out session to provide tools for effective ministry.
'Mobilization to End Poverty'
April 26-29, Washington, D.C.
Christian gathering rooted in belief poverty can be cut in half in 10 years.
‘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.
On peace on earth
'It can be done.'
—The Rev. Charles Stovall (Dallas)
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Word from Winkler — Opposing the death penalty
U.N. Commission on Status and Role of Women
Statement on Gaza war
Illegal immigration and abuse of children
Eco-justice Working Group organized
Obama promises to help Iraqis affected by war
Congregation puts its ‘faith into action’
Bishop Kammerer to speak
at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
One Great Hour of Sharing
‘Reclaiming Social Holiness’
‘Caring for Creation’ in Arkansas
‘Keep Making Peace’
‘Responding to Family Violence’
'Mobilization to End Poverty'
‘World Week for Peace
in Palestine Israel’
On peace on earth
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