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Word from Winkler — Reordering priorities
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
New Mexico repeals death penalty
2nd state to do so
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Governor signs law because he doesn’t have confidence in the criminal justice system.
U.S. urged to attend racism conference
Social justice agency directors protest absence
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Statement emphasizes that ‘silence and inaction’ are not how to engage racism.
Durban Review Conference on Racism
Why the United Methodist Church should attend
The Rev. Liberato Bautista, Assistant General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Civil society forum is needed at next month’s U.N. event in Geneva.
Directors of social justice agency visit Capitol Hill
Discuss issues with lawmakers, aides
Congressional visits highlight United Methodist Social Principles.
Obama staff member describes faith community role
Urges engagement with neighbors and Oval Office
Calls for help in broadening ‘certain way of thinking’ in U.S. capital.
Criminal justice system reform
Opportunities to get involved
By Bill Mefford, Director, Civil and Human Rights, General Board of Church & Society
Much work remains to bring humane justice to the U.S. system.
‘Children Illustrate for the Rights of the Child’
Art exhibit in United Methodist Building
Display supports Church Women United campaign to ratify U.N. convention.
Immigration law reform
Racial justice leaders urged to help
Bishop says more needs to be done ‘on the ground.’
Abolitionist Academy
Adrian (Mi.) College April 17-19
3-day event will instruct on how to get involved in fight against human trafficking.
'Mobilization to End Poverty'
April 26-29, Washington, D.C.
Christian gathering rooted in belief poverty can be cut in half in 10 years.
‘Responding to Family Violence’
April 25 in Richmond, VA.
Seminar will feature a clergy-only break-out session to provide tools for effective ministry.
'Equipped for Every Good Work'
Cal-Nevada seminar on immigration issues
May 2 event to create teams of trainers for conference.
‘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 we’ve never done that before
‘It’s in our Wesleyan DNA to be the ones out front.’
—Laura Allen (West Virginia)
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Word from Winkler — Reordering priorities
New Mexico repeals death penalty
U.S. urged to attend racism conference
Durban Review Conference on Racism
Directors of social justice agency visit Capitol Hill
Obama staff member describes faith community role
Criminal justice system reform
‘Children Illustrate for the Rights of the Child’
Immigration law reform
Abolitionist Academy
'Mobilization to End Poverty'
‘Responding to Family Violence’
'Equipped for Every Good Work'
‘World Week for Peace
in Palestine Israel’
On we’ve never done that before
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