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Word from Winkler — A baffling situation
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Health-care rationing vs. abundance
The truth shall set us free
by the Rev. Jackson Day
Despite what naysayers are claiming, health-care reform is not the cause of a problem that already exists.
Pope calls for justice for poor
Endorses ‘true world-political authority’
By the Rev. Clayton Childers
Pope Benedict XVI’s Caritas in Veritate surprises with progressive stance.
A clarion call to youths
'Nothing about us without us'
By the Rev. Liberato Bautista
Youths must seize the moment to begin now shaping the world they want.
Fighting poverty with jam
Côte d’Ivoire United Methodists fight poverty
By Tim Tanton
Women’s Division helped micro-financing endeavor get up and running.
Marilyn Clement dies
Founder of Healthcare-NOW!
Worked tirelessly to achieve meaningful civil rights and health-care reform.
Sotomayor election
First Hispanic judge, 3rd woman
Senate votes 68-31 to confirm nomination as 111th justice.
UM clergyman to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Lowery among 16 to receive U.S.’s highest civilian honor
Civil rights activist marched on ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma, founded Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
International Day of Prayer for Peace
‘One Love: Building a Peaceful Caribbean’
Faith communities around the world will participate in activities aligned with World Council of Churches’ Decade to Overcome Violence.
Obama to chair U.N. nuclear arms meeting
Sept. 24 during General Assembly’s annual summit
U.S. president has promised to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles.
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
‘People of Faith Building Partnerships for Peace’
Christian, Islamic and Jewish speakers will address common heritage for peace building.
Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia
Sept. 11, 12 in Kingsport, Tenn.
Conference will equip participants to engage in ministries with the poor.
National Observance of Children's Sabbaths
Annual event focuses on caring, protecting, advocating
Weekend designed to help faith communities celebrate children as sacred gifts.
On too many words
‘Go read the Bible and say your prayers and then try to help somebody instead.’
—Dr. Ted Campbell (Texas)
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Word from Winkler — A baffling situation
Health-care rationing vs. abundance
Pope calls for justice for poor
A clarion call to youths
Fighting poverty with jam
Marilyn Clement dies
Sotomayor election
UM clergyman to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
International Day of Prayer for Peace
Obama to chair U.N. nuclear arms meeting
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia
National Observance of Children's Sabbaths
On too many words
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