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Word from Winkler — What might have been
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Gun-related violence unnecessary
Social justice agency condemns ‘heartbreaking’ deaths
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Statement criticizes U.S. Congress for inability ‘to enact necessary, common-sense gun regulations.’
Obama to discuss immigration reform
United Methodist bishop applauds decision
Carcaño says human rights issue needs serious attention.
Moral Force Movement in Philippines
‘Transformational Leadership of John Wesley and the UMC Social Creed’
by Chief Justice Reynato Puno, Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines
United Methodists take lead in organizing response to corruption in government.
'Just one thing beautifully'
All need to work individually for the whole
By Amory Peck
Singer Holly Near and Ecclesiastes guide new board member in addressing ‘overwhelming work.’
CBS special looks at religion and poverty
United Methodist bishop featured on April 26 program
'Nothing But Nets' will be included in interfaith broadcast.
Pledge to stop Congo atrocities
Conflict minerals fueling wars
Electronics manufacturers asked to help stop worst war since WWII.
Peace with Justice Sunday 2009
June 7
Offering allows UMC to advocate for peace and justice through global ministries.
Tobacco and regulation
Young lives can be saved
Virginia Director of Connectional Ministries says faith community cannot ignore preventable tragedy.
Pedagogy for Peace
'Educating Moral Leaders in a Violent World'
June 17 to 19 event in Arlington, Texas, will feature Martin Marty.
Former GBCS board member Howard Mason dies
Served 8 years as director
Active in Peninsula-Delaware Conference
‘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.
‘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.
On charity and justice
‘The role of charity is to eliminate need. The role of justice is to eliminate the need for charity.’
—The Rev Brenda Kneece (South Carolina)
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Word from Winkler — What might have been
Gun-related violence unnecessary
Obama to discuss immigration reform
Moral Force Movement in Philippines
'Just one thing beautifully'
CBS special looks at religion and poverty
Pledge to stop Congo atrocities
Peace with Justice Sunday 2009
Tobacco and regulation
Pedagogy for Peace
Former GBCS board member Howard Mason dies
‘Responding to Family Violence’
'Mobilization to End Poverty'
‘Children Illustrate for the Rights of the Child’
On charity and justice
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