April 27, 2009

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Word from Winkler — Getting a complex
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Peace with Justice grants 2009
$52,805 awarded to 28 projects around the world
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Projects from Africa to the Philippines reflect grassroots work on reconciliation, racism, economic justice and environmental degradation and religious tolerance.

10 conferences targeted for ‘Operation Healing Hope’
Preventable, treatable condition affects 2-3 million women

United Nations Population Fund, General Board of Church & Society partnering to help eradicate obstetric fistula.

Hate groups increasing
May be backlash to U.S. election
By John Coleman

Faltering economy, immigration debate may be contributing to surge as well

Don’t fuel genocide in Darfur
Join shareholder protest
By Irit Tamir

U.S. firms cannot legally do business in Sudan, but nothing prevents investing in companies that do.

South African bishop faces death threats
Shelters Zimbabwe refugees

More than 2,600 refugees are awaiting relocation from Central Methodist Mission refuge in center of Johannesburg.

Couple serves God with green ministry
Has spoken to 850 congregations

Kentucky couple adopts simple lifestyle to lessen impact on environment.

Sacred Spark
Book relates safe vaccines effort

Virginia pastor crusades about dangers of mercury.

Churches for Middle East Peace Advocacy Conference
Theme: ‘Hope for Things Unseen’

Obama administration to report on diplomatic efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace, June 7-9.

Peace with Justice Sunday 2009
June 7

Offering allows UMC to advocate for peace and justice through global ministries.

June is Torture Awareness Month
NRCAT identifies 3 goals

Commission of Inquiry sought.

Bread for the World Gathering
June 14-16 American University, Washington, D.C.

Event will celebrate 35 years of advocacy on behalf of the hungry and poor, in addition to advocacy workshops, Lobby Day on Capitol Hill.

‘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 differences of opinion
‘The diversity of views within The United Methodist Church is among this Christian body’s greatest strengths.’
—Heather Hahn (Arkansas)

April 27, 2009