November 9, 2009

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — A prayer for autumn
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

U.S. House passes major overhaul of health care
36 million people added to insurance coverage
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Public option included in landmark legislation that passed 220-215.

Climate 'witness' at U.S. Capitol
UMW, denomination’s social justice agency among sponsors
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Faith-based alliance seeks just legislation on greenhouse emissions, U.S. presence at Copenhagen.

Bishops pledge to protect God’s creation
Adopt ‘God's Renewed Creation: Call to Hope & Action’

Request pastoral letter be read during Advent.

Family-planning initiative seeks consultant
‘Healthy Families, Healthy Planet’

Year-long project to build United Methodist support for increasing U.S. funding.

Race agency creates 6 new positions
Dec. 7 deadline for applications

Reorganization plan focuses on global mission of General Commission on Religion & Race.

World AIDS Day materials available
Theme: ‘Universal Access & Human Rights’
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

United Methodist Global AIDS Fund offers resources; New World Outlook Nov./Dec. issue features fund.

Advent resource for Christian clergy
National Religious Campaign Against Torture

Resource provides commentary to connect scriptures with national dialogue on torture.

110 attend Native American Women’s Gathering
Represent nearly a dozen tribes

Abrams, Ware-Diaz recognized for leadership in United Methodist Church.

Ethnic Local Church Grants
Deadline to apply Jan. 10

Program to strengthen ethnic minority local churches through education, advocacy or leadership training.

Human Relations Day Grants
Deadline to apply Jan. 10

Support ministries to non-violent young offenders through education, advocacy or leadership training and development.

Peace with Justice Day Grants
Deadline to apply Feb. 12

$52,805 awarded in 2009 to 28 ministries.

Ethnic Young Adult Internship deadline
May 30-July 31 in Washington, D.C.
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Program for persons, ages 18 to 22, from United Methodist racial/ethnic minority caucuses.

Student Day funds scholarships, loans
United Methodist Special Sunday, Nov. 29

More than 9,000 students applied for financial support this year.

On mental health awareness
‘God never abandoned me, but the church did.’
—Kay Hughes (West Michigan)


Word from Winkler — A prayer for autumn

U.S. House passes major overhaul of health care

Climate 'witness' at U.S. Capitol

Bishops pledge to protect God’s creation

Family-planning initiative seeks consultant

Race agency creates 6 new positions

World AIDS Day materials available

Advent resource for Christian clergy

110 attend Native American Women’s Gathering

Ethnic Local Church Grants

Human Relations Day Grants

Peace with Justice Day Grants

Ethnic Young Adult Internship deadline

Student Day funds scholarships, loans

On mental health awareness