February 19, 2010

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — Moments of clarity

Sometimes, just as in the Transfiguration of Christ, something breaksthrough that brings clarity to a confusing situation.

Outrage growing over ‘Morong 43’
California-Pacific delegation in Philippines

Detention, torture of health workers stirring international outcry.

Military denies health workers’ rights
An eye-witness account
By Norma Dollaga

Firearms, barbed wire keep families, human rights advocates from seeing detainees.

Urgency in Gaza
Sign petition to President Obama

Conditions called counter to U.S. humanitarian standards, unsound for Israeli security.

Coalition to end violence launched
‘How do we wait for peace?’
By Jenna De Marco

A message of peace in three languages marked the beginning of a long-term effort to stop violence plaguing a South Florida community.

Civil rights leader calls for reform
Urges perfecting democracy at home
By Denise Johnson Stovall

James Lawson says U.S. has come a long way, but still has a ways to go.

UMC Human Rights Monitor honored
Liberia human rights organization of the year

Release of inmates, education efforts on social justice cited.

Pray for Côte d’Ivoire
Following dissolution of government

‘We must pray a lot,’ says United Methodist bishop.

Caring for God’s Creation
Bishop’s Convocation Feb. 27 in Virginia

Participants will learn ways to better take care of the planet.

‘Legend in the building’
Earnest Smith dies

40-year career included presidency of Rust College, Associate General Secretary at social justice agency.

Ending U.S. war in Afghanistan
Primer answers frequently asked questions

Offers 11 steps to responsible U.S. disengagement

Study on ending violence against women
‘Cries of Anguish; Stories of Hope’

World Council of Churches series of online Lenten resources includes weekly film.

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.

Truth Commission on Conscience
March 21, Riverside Church, New York City

6-month effort will focus on helping service members who object to a specific war.

One Great Hour of Sharing
United Methodist Special Sunday is March 14

Observance lays foundation for UMCOR to respond to emergencies around the globe.

On a contemporary theology of mission
‘Participating in the mission of God in the world is not about evangelism vs. social justice.’
—The Rev. Lynne Caldwell (Virginia)


Word from Winkler — Moments of clarity

Outrage growing over ‘Morong 43’

Military denies health workers’ rights

Urgency in Gaza

Coalition to end violence launched

Civil rights leader calls for reform

UMC Human Rights Monitor honored

Pray for Côte d’Ivoire

Caring for God’s Creation

‘Legend in the building’

Ending U.S. war in Afghanistan

Study on ending violence against women

Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Truth Commission on Conscience

One Great Hour of Sharing

On a contemporary theology of mission

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