August 17, 2009

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Word from Winkler — Uncivil discourse
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Obama to address health-care reform
Aug. 19 conference call, webcast
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

General Board of Church & Society among sponsors of historic call-in event.

A word of encouragement
God is with you
By Bill Mefford, Director of Civil & Human Rights, General Board of Church & Society

Work for justice can sap your energy sometimes, especially because there is so much to do, and so much frustration.

‘The Bible and Health Advocacy’
Downloadable small group discussion resource
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

1-page chart addresses ‘ancient vision, modern imperative,’ Social Principle on ‘Right to Health Care’ also included.

Sessions death penalty amendment opposed
Letter calls inclusion ‘misguided’
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

GBCS urges removal of ‘very harmful’ addition to hate-crimes legislation.

Flower power comes to debate
Buds could help stem acrimony

Friends Committee on National Legislation turns to past to bring civility to discussion on health-care reform.

Faithful push for action on health-care reform
‘Health-care Sabbaths’ proposed
By Meredith Heagney

Faith groups are working to gain support for a health-care system that offers affordable coverage to all.

Fiji government arrests Methodists
Cancels annual conference

International Methodist family expresses concern, calls for prayers.

On road to mental illness recovery
Pathways to Promise interfaith ministries summit

Conference will equip attendees to help persons that may suffer from mental illness.

Who will they depend on?
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
By Joseph Kim, United Nations Ministry, General Board of Church & Society

Just as the boy gave his 2 fish to feed the 5,000, United Methodist Sunday school children have been making a difference around the world.

Carcaño to keynote Ecumenical Advocacy Days
‘A Place to Call Home’ is March 19-22

8th action weekend to address immigrants, refugees and displaced peoples in lobbying Congress.

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
‘People of Faith Building Partnerships for Peace’

Christian, Islamic and Jewish speakers will address common heritage for peace building.

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.

On being an Ethnic Young Adult Summer Intern
‘My understanding of God in the world has changed throughout this short period of time.’
—Damarias Diaz (Maryland)

August 17, 2009