December 7, 2009

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

Sex and the Church — Clergy living with HIV
By The Rev. Canon Gideon Byamugisha

HIV and AIDS are preventable and manageable, respectively, but stigma often blocks progress, especially within the faith community.

Uganda anti-homosexuality act
60 U.S. Christian leaders protest bill
By Linda Bales Todd, Director, Louise & Hugh Moore Population Project, General Board of Church & Society

Decry legislation as affront to Christian values, call on all U.S. Christian leaders to join protest.

Dec. 8 national day of action
For U.S. health-care reform

Candlelight vigil in U.S. capital to urge Congress to pass legislation now.

Stand for children Dec. 10
Demand quality education worldwide

75 million children lack access to basic education.

Churches to clamor for climate change, Dec. 13
Vigils, ringing represent Copenhagen goal

World Council of Churches calls for ‘chain of bells and prayers’ around the world.

Church leaders condemn Philippines massacre
Call for disarming private warlords’ armies

Filipino National Council of Churches calls killings 'most foul, gross and utterly repugnant.'

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.

Giving that gives back
Fair trade initiatives make a difference
By Michelle Whittaker, Director, Digital Communications Director, General Board of Church and Society

Programs provide opportunities to reduce poverty through reselling items at fair prices.

Human Relations Day Jan. 17
United Methodist Special Sunday

Strengthens outreach to communities in U.S. and Puerto Rico, encourages social justice and work with at-risk youthS

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.

Ethnic Local Church Grants
Deadline to apply Jan. 10

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

‘Why We Love War & Hate Peace’
Rockford, Ill., Dec. 27

General Board of Church & Society chief executive's presentation touted as ‘Christmas gift to community.’

Advent resource
Churches for Middle East Peace

Reflections, prayers and questions center on promise of Christ’s birth and hope for Middle East peace.

On war touching a family again
‘Sometimes the whole earth seems to groan under the weight of profound human woes.’
—The Rev. Harold Bales (Western North Carolina)

December 7, 2009