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Word from Winkler — The assassination of Dr. Tiller
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Sex and the Church — Gender discrimination and violence, HIV/AIDS
By Dr. Pauline Muchina
Theologies that prevent females from achieving an abundant life must be discarded.
American University students target Coke
Faith inspires sophomore to protest injustices
United Methodist Student Assn. 3-year boycott aimed at cancellation of contract.
Reuniting Families Act
Addresses decades-long backlog
Legislation would reunite more than 300,000 legal immigrants with their families.
Is health-care reform civil rights issue of our time?
Interfaith Service of Witness June 24
By Dina Badawy, American Muslim Health Professionals
40 faith organizations sponsoring Washington, D.C., rally to support coverage for all.
Pennsylvania bishops oppose video poker
Call it ‘crack cocaine of gambling’
Urge United Methodists to raise voices against expansion of wagering into restaurants, taverns.
Illinois House approves video poker
Internet gambling on lottery, horse racing okayed
Bishop Palmer urges state United Methodists to call on governor to veto legislation.
Philippines progress ‘fragile’
Death squad killings skyrocket
UMC resolutions call situation appalling, seek end to human rights violations.
Strengthening Communities Fund
To help nonprofits, faith-based groups
Program to help build capacity to address areas struggling economically.
National Workshop on Christian Unity
Immigration possible collaboration point
United Methodist, Catholic bishops provide perspectives on situation in Arizona.
Appalachian Ministry Network
Wilkins named Executive Coordinator
West Virginia clergyman will take over from Leatherman, who is retiring after 15 years.
Children’s Sabbaths manual ready
Contains worship, educational materials
Oct. 16-18 weekend designated for observance.
Peace with Justice Sunday 2009
June 7
Offering allows UMC to advocate for peace and justice through global ministries.
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.
‘Stepping Up to Shalom’
National summit Oct. 28-31, Columbia, S.C.
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On why to find a United Methodist church
‘From the beginning, the Methodists taught civic virtues. So we still do.’
— Montee Sneed (Tennessee)
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Word from Winkler — The assassination of Dr. Tiller
Sex and the Church — Gender discrimination and violence, HIV/AIDS
American University students target Coke
Reuniting Families Act
Is health-care reform civil rights issue of our time?
Pennsylvania bishops oppose video poker
Illinois House approves video poker
Philippines progress ‘fragile’
Strengthening Communities Fund
National Workshop on Christian Unity
Appalachian Ministry Network
Children’s Sabbaths manual ready
Peace with Justice Sunday 2009
Bread for the World Gathering
‘Stepping Up to Shalom’
On why to find a United Methodist church
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