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Word from Winkler — Snowbound reading
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
An important book is found among several read while record-breaking snow fell on the nation's capital.
Prayers raised for criminal justice reform
'Faith in Action to Support our Youths’ planned for March 29
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Faith communities in 24 states, Puerto Rico, Kenya and Iraq pray to change U.S. system.
Philippines military detains health workers
Human rights denied by military
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
National Council of Churches expresses ‘extreme alarm’ over arrests.
Are we to worship or follow Jesus?
A Lenten reflection
By the Rev. Clayton Childers
Our relationship with Christ needs to have proper balance or it will fail us.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days
United Methodist gathering March 20
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Immigration reform rally planned for March 21 on National Mall; United Methodists to gather at Washington Monument.
The failure of charity
Haiti's plight goes far beyond its recent earthquake
By the Rev. Steven Martin
Is there anything anyone can do to bring this country out of its extreme poverty?
Socially responsible investing survey
United Methodists asked to report practices
Task force seeks input to develop common standard aligned with Social Principles.
Faith leaders push for immigration reform
‘Together, Not Torn: Families Can’t Wait’
Members of Congress participate in nationwide mobilization, 100 events planned.
World Week for Peace in Palestine, Israel 2010
‘It’s Time for Palestine,’ May 29-June 4
World Council of Churches convenes joint action for a just peace.
Lighten the Burden AIDS Conference
Oct. 14-16 in Dallas
Botswana theologian to lead Bible study at third workshop sponsored by United Methodist Global AIDS Fund.
Video, discussion guide on torture
Available in 6 versions tailored to different faith groups
Features former military interrogator, human rights attorney, religious leaders.
Arkansas ‘Caring for Creation’
April 16-18 Mount Sequoyah Conference Center
Annual event helps faith community learn how to be better caretaker of planet.
Change the World, April 24-25
United Methodists service weekend set
Churches urged to go out into communities to effect change.
One Great Hour of Sharing
United Methodist Special Sunday is March 14
Observance lays foundation for UMCOR to respond to emergencies around the globe.
Japanese-American Internment during WWII
'A Photographic Exploration,' Feb. 24
Rare photos at National Archives, panelists to address historical impact.
On human potential
'Many churches teach Christians to think very little of themselves.'
—The Rev. Clayton Childers (South Carolina)
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Word from Winkler — Snowbound reading
Prayers raised for criminal justice reform
Philippines military detains health workers
Are we to worship or follow Jesus?
Ecumenical Advocacy Days
The failure of charity
Socially responsible investing survey
Faith leaders push for immigration reform
World Week for Peace in Palestine, Israel 2010
Lighten the Burden AIDS Conference
Video, discussion guide on torture
Arkansas ‘Caring for Creation’
Change the World, April 24-25
One Great Hour of Sharing
Japanese-American Internment during WWII
On human potential
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