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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)
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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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