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Word from Winkler — An intensely personal ministry
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Board of Church & Society adopts ‘prudent’ budget
‘Opposing Homophobia & Heterosexism’ resources to be online
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
$115,300 awarded to Ethnic Local Church and Human Relations Day ministries.
$115,300 awarded
Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day grants
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Scholarship funding for Central Conferences to focus on seminars about social principles, youth rehabilitation.
Oct. 20 ‘National Day of Remembrance & Hope’
45,000 people die yearly due to lack of health insurance
By the Rev. Cynthia Abrams, Director, Alcohol, Other Addictions & Health Care, General Board of Church & Society
Faith communities called to commemorate victims, share stories.
Why we do what we do
A personal reflection
By Bishop Deborah Kiesey
Most frequently asked question about Church & Society ministry is: ‘Why?’
Sex and the Church — The mass media's influence
By Jane Ives
Remaining silent in the midst of so much mass media sex and violence can lead young people to believe the faith community sanctions such behaviors.
Countering negative mass media influence
Sex and the church resources
By Jane Ives
Casino gambling raises head in Ohio again
‘Relentless, reckless effort’ condemned
By Bishop Bruce Ough
West Ohio bishop expresses dismay because voters have already defeated ‘predator’ 4 times.
Domestic violence proclamations
‘Milestone’ legislation passed 15 years ago
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Obama says ‘devastating impact’ of domestic violence affects all ages.
Improving U.S.-Iran relations urgent
Increased sanctions opposed
Ecumenical letter sees ‘unprecedented opportunity’ to transform Middle East situation.
Restore rights in Honduras
Letter calls for OAS mediation
Interfaith, human rights coalition urges ‘de facto government’ to open dialogue with deposed president.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
‘Building Community, Taking Action’
Congress established observance in 1990 for public education campaign to reduce ‘stigma.’
'Immigrant Reality & the Church'
Nov. 4-7 in Phoenix
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On predatory gambling interests
‘In reality, they are motivated by greed, not by good will.’
—Bishop Bruce Ough (West Ohio)
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Word from Winkler — An intensely personal ministry
Board of Church & Society adopts ‘prudent’ budget
$115,300 awarded
Oct. 20 ‘National Day of Remembrance & Hope’
Why we do what we do
Sex and the Church — The mass media's influence
Countering negative mass media influence
Casino gambling raises head in Ohio again
Domestic violence proclamations
Improving U.S.-Iran relations urgent
Restore rights in Honduras
Mental Illness Awareness Week
'Immigrant Reality & the Church'
On predatory gambling interests
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