November 16, 2009

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — A call to hope and action
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

Affordable Health Care Act applauded
2 provisions of legislation criticized

Social justice agency believes bill will expand coverage to vulnerable citizens.

Bill compromises women’s health care
Interfaith coalition objects to Stupak-Pitts Amendment

GBCS issues action alert to stop Senators from unfairly penalizing women in their bill.

Bishops urge Afghanistan pullout
77 United Methodist bishops sign letter

Promise to support President Obama in seeking just, peaceful resolution.

Support Employment Nondiscrimination
Call members of Congress Nov. 19
By Bill Mefford, Civil & Human Rights Director, General Board of Church & Society

Legislation makes it illegal to punish employees because of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Global Campaign for Education relaunches U.S. chapter
Dec. 10 call-in to White House
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Coalition urges Obama administration to honor commitment to support education for all worldwide.

A new religious zealot
A commentary on fundamentalist ‘elites’ vs. evangelicals
By Bill Mefford, Civil & Human Rights Director, General Board of Church & Society

Growing consensus among people of faith that immigration reform is a justice issue has led to an interesting counter alliance.

‘Home for Holidays’ launches
Faith communities seek quick immigration reform

United Methodist congregations prominent in effort to keep immigrant families together.

Going over to the 'dark side'
From Bogata to Burkburnett
By Richard Hearne

A self-proclaimed conservative had 'a little concern' as he joined the Board of Directors of the United Methodist social justice agency.

Science vs. faith
Does reconciliation matter in making disciples for Christ?
By Jennifer Secki Shields

United Methodism speaks with a voice of reconciliation in the oftentimes vitriolic culture war.

Welcome home
A Veteran’s Day reflection
By the Rev. Jackson Day

Christians have an anti-rejection medicine that can help returning veterans cope with changes in themselves and their surroundings.

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.

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.

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

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

On engaging in honest conversations
‘We seem to walk right up to and then lose our heart.’
—Bishop Gregory Palmer (Illinois Great Rivers)


Word from Winkler — A call to hope and action

Affordable Health Care Act applauded

Bill compromises women’s health care

Bishops urge Afghanistan pullout

Support Employment Nondiscrimination

Global Campaign for Education relaunches U.S. chapter

A new religious zealot

‘Home for Holidays’ launches

Going over to the 'dark side'

Science vs. faith

Welcome home

Ethnic Young Adult Internship deadline

Ethnic Local Church Grants

Human Relations Day Grants

Peace with Justice Day Grants

Student Day funds scholarships, loans

On engaging in honest conversations