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Word from Winkler — An abundant life
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Maira’s story
Death in the desert
By the Rev. Barbara Dinnen
After living in the U.S. for nearly a decade, Maira Zelaya couldn’t survive an attempt to rejoin her family following deportation.
All shall be One
A poem from the Philippines
By Florence Manedgeg
Social Creed litany and biblical texts
Resource for group study, discussion
The Companion Litany to the Social Creed can be an effective teaching tool for learning about United Methodist social positions.
Increase in alcohol taxes sought
Could help fund health-care reform
Excise tax not raised since 1991 could raise $60 billion over the next decade in new revenue.
Keep pressure on for Israel/Palestine peace
Visit congressional members during recess
New DVD emphasizes time right for new U.S. peace initiative.
Missionaries say restore Honduras president
Applaud Obama's ‘refreshing’ Latin America approach
36 United Methodist missionaries sign letter calling for ‘robust, timely’ response.
Tower of Babel
A commentary on faith, science and technology
By Rabbi Michael Lerner
The world is ready for a ‘new bottom line’ to replace the old.
Church hosts free health clinic
First UMC, Glendale, Calif.
May be ‘only 100% free clinic’ in Los Angeles County.
Rabbis launch monthly fasts for Gaza
Seek end to Jewish silence on collective punishment
Organizers claim first rabbinical statement on suffering in Gaza.
3 Iliff students on Middle East trip
To meet Israeli and Palestinian peace and human rights workers
Part of 13-member Christian Peacemakers Team.
‘Stepping Up to Shalom’
National summit Oct. 28-31, Columbia, S.C.
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Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World
Photo exhibit at United Methodist Building
Faith leaders, scientists, artists rally around protecting species from climate change.
Ethnic Local Church Grants 2009
Deadline to apply is Aug. 10
Program to strengthen ethnic local churches as they engage in social justice.
On mediocre discipleship
‘No one looks for a mediocre doctor or a mediocre auto mechanic.’
— Bishop Robert Hoshibata (Oregon-Idaho)
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Word from Winkler — An abundant life
Maira’s story
All shall be One
Social Creed litany and biblical texts
Increase in alcohol taxes sought
Keep pressure on for Israel/Palestine peace
Missionaries say restore Honduras president
Tower of Babel
Church hosts free health clinic
Rabbis launch monthly fasts for Gaza
3 Iliff students on Middle East trip
‘Stepping Up to Shalom’
Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World
Ethnic Local Church Grants 2009
On mediocre discipleship
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