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Word from Winkler — Now is the time
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Authentic health-care reform must not be denied in favor of grotesque profits or thwarted by demagoguery.
Health-care reform candlelight vigil
Senate hurdles legislation obstacle
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Diverse coalition sponsors vigil in Senate Upper Park across from U.S. Capitol, speakers include members of Congress.
Climate inaction a danger
United Methodists warn after summit
By Linda Bloom
Participants at Copenhagen express frustrations that imminent threats not addressed.
Palestinian Christian call to end occupation
‘Kairos Palestine Document’ released
Call issued as prayerful word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering.
Finding the strength to persevere
A reflection on Hebrews 10:19-25
By Raymond Bilter
God persists in opening doors for you, even though you may wonder why when you approach them.
United Methodist Christmas Eve service
On ABC-TV Dec. 24, 25
Hour-long broadcast taped at First UMC, Dallas.
Don't neglect preventing disease
Legislation should include community-level measures
Letter calls health-care reform unique opportunity to create healthier U.S.
Ransdell sermon wins award
Texas Impact health-justice contest
Sermon focuses on need for Christians to take part in national discussion as part of ministry.
Northern Illinois joins coalition
For fair sentencing of children
By unanimous vote, Church & Society board supports effort to make criminal justice system address unique needs of youths.
North Alabama church hosts drug forum
Meth growing problem in Madison County
Program at Chestnut Grove UMC intended to raise awareness, call to action.
Conference against death penalty
Louisville, Ky., Jan. 14-17
Event will feature internationally renowned speakers and focus within a larger criminal justice context.
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.
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
On faith
‘[It] does not consist in regarding propositions as true, or in a capacity for dogmatic understanding, but in a struggle in a dialogue with God — even when God may be silent.’
—Dr. James Logan (Virginia)
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Word from Winkler — Now is the time
Health-care reform candlelight vigil
Climate inaction a danger
Palestinian Christian call to end occupation
Finding the strength to persevere
United Methodist Christmas Eve service
Don't neglect preventing disease
Ransdell sermon wins award
Northern Illinois joins coalition
North Alabama church hosts drug forum
Conference against death penalty
Ethnic Local Church Grants
Human Relations Day Grants
Peace with Justice Day Grants
Human Relations Day Jan. 17
On faith
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