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Word from Winkler — A humbling breadth of ministry
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
12 ethnic young adults begin internships
Work at social justice ministries in U.S. capital
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Summer interns drawn from 11 conferences, all jurisdictions.
Child marriages condemned
‘Horrific human rights violation’
By Kathy Gilbert
U.S. foreign assistance should support projects to keep girls in school, fight spread of AIDS.
Christian leaders applaud Obama speech
Commitment to Israeli-Palestinian peace
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Pledge effort to ‘rally Christians nationwide around robust U.S. peacemaking efforts.’
Torture protest June 11 at White House
Moral necessity of a commission of inquiry touted
Declare ‘only truth can set us free.’
Sotomayor nomination
Ushers in new era of diversity
By Jeneane Jones
If confirmed, will become first Hispanic on U.S. Supreme Court and only third woman.
‘It is written’
A reflection by an Ethnic Young Adult Intern
By Terry Ray Cunningham
Studying the Word of God allows us to confront Satan in spirit and in truth.
‘Operation Healing Hope’ quilt displayed
Obstetric fistula campaign debuts at Greater New Jersey
Year-long effort targeted at treatable malady affecting 2 million women.
Shalom Farms breaks ground
To provide food for hungry in Central Virginia
By Neill Caldwell
United Methodist Urban Ministries program serves as agricultural classroom.
1,000-mile walk for troops
From White House to U.S. Capitol
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Unusual, long-distance treks have been inspired by faith in God.
Interfaith Service for Health Care for All
June 24 in Washington, D.C.
Thousands from various religious denominations to gather on Freedom Plaza to show support for reform.
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.
Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy
‘Charting a Course for the Next Generation’
Edelman to provide call to action at July 20-24 event at Children’s Defense Fund Haley Farm in Tennessee.
On ministry with youths
‘Never have a food fight in the sanctuary.’
— Rusty Freeman (Southwest Texas)
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Word from Winkler — A humbling breadth of ministry
12 ethnic young adults begin internships
Child marriages condemned
Christian leaders applaud Obama speech
Torture protest June 11 at White House
Sotomayor nomination
‘It is written’
‘Operation Healing Hope’ quilt displayed
Shalom Farms breaks ground
1,000-mile walk for troops
Interfaith Service for Health Care for All
Bread for the World Gathering
Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy
On ministry with youths
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