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Word from Winkler — Haiti
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Man-made disasters, not just nature's forces, have contributed to Haiti's status as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
Prophet-driven economy
Urge President Obama to remember marginalized
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Campaign to reorient 'profit-driven economy' to include all in God's creation.
2010 legislative priorities
Gamut ranges from global to U.S.-specific issues
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Priorities rooted in United Methodist ‘Social Principles’ and support denomination's focus areas.
Haiti death toll passes 200,000
UMCOR executives among victims
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
United Methodist giving reaches $1 million mark, more needed for recovery effort.
United Methodist TV message on Haiti
Encourages prayer, action
Commercial that appeared on CNN Headline News Jan. 15-18 can be viewed on YouTube.
Uganda anti-homosexuality bill decried
46 sign interfaith letter to U.S. Congress
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Proposed bill described as latest ‘logical evolution of alarming trend’ in human rights violations.
New head of Global Ministries
Thomas Kemper of Germany
By Elliott Wright
Former missionary to Brazil becomes first general agency chief executive from outside the U.S.
Help reform U.S. criminal justice
Conference call, Jan. 21, 4 p.m
With only 5% of world’s population, U.S. has 25% of incarcerated.
Oregon-Idaho immigration workshops
‘God is an Immigrant’ at 4 locations
Workshops offered in Spanish and English will explore what Bible says about immigrants.
Black History Month open house
Archives, Heritage Center to hold Feb. 9 event
Event at Drew University to offer worship, workshop on preserving heritage, tours.
Building social action ministries
‘Today is the Day: Educate, Energize, Empower’
Winkler, Bishop Dyck to be featured at Minnesota Church in Society training in Minneapolis.
Deadline extended for summer internships
Ethnic young adults, ages 18-22
Hispanic American, Native American, Pacific Islanders sought for social justice work experience in U.S. capital.
Young Clergy Leadership Forum Feb. 28-March 3
Registration deadline extended to Feb. 7
6th annual event to familiarize clergy, ages 35 and under, with United Methodist Social Principles and legislative advocacy priorities.
Peace with Justice Day Grants
Deadline to apply Feb. 12
$52,805 awarded in 2009 to 28 ministries.
On making disciples of Jesus Christ
‘Most people nod their heads in agreement and then continue to do what they have always done.’
—Bishop Max Whitfield (Northwest Texas)
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Word from Winkler — Haiti
Prophet-driven economy
2010 legislative priorities
Haiti death toll passes 200,000
United Methodist TV message on Haiti
Uganda anti-homosexuality bill decried
New head of Global Ministries
Help reform U.S. criminal justice
Oregon-Idaho immigration workshops
Black History Month open house
Building social action ministries
Deadline extended for summer internships
Young Clergy Leadership Forum Feb. 28-March 3
Peace with Justice Day Grants
On making disciples of Jesus Christ
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