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Word from Winkler — A prayer for autumn (2009)
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 2010 deadline
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 2009
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)
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Word from Winkler — A prayer for autumn (2009)
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 2010 deadline
Peace with Justice Day Grants 2009
Ethnic Young Adult Internship deadline
Student Day funds scholarships, loans
On mental health awareness
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