February 26, 2010

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — Greatest anti-poverty program
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

75 years ago Social Security was overwhelmingly passed into law, helping to pull people from dire straits. Once again, though, it appears to be at risk despite its intrinsic value.

Take heart on health-care reform
Interfaith letter urges Congress, President to complete task
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

United Methodist bishop, social justice agency among 1000s of endorsers.

Mississippi offers e-mail Lenten devotionals
‘Growing the Beloved Community: Stories from the Garden of Reconciliation’
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Conference solicited accounts of experiences from Civil Rights Movement 'to inspire others to keep pressing toward the Promised Land.'

Siamese twins of ministry
Tough minds and tender hearts
By Bishop C. Joseph Sprague

Too few church leaders today are noticeably tough-minded, says an ‘old, white United Methodist preacher.’

Can you top Texas?
‘March for America,’ March 21
By Bill Mefford, Civil & Human Rights Director, General Board of Church & Society

Texas United Methodists hope to take 500 people to the U.S. capital to demonstrate for comprehensive immigration reform.

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.

Help stop Virginia’s 106th execution
Tell Gov. McDonnell to commute sentence to life

Vigils planned across Commonwealth on March 18 to ‘stop cycle of violence that state-sanctioned killing perpetuates.’

'Time to Kill the Death Penalty?'
March 6, Portland, Ore.

Workshop will feature parent affected by murder and best-selling author.

Casino protesters acquitted
Decision called victory for Philadelphia
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Defendants charged with criminal conspiracy, disorderly conduct, failure to disperse during peaceful demonstration at casino site.

Show-Me Creation Care 2010
‘Planting Seeds: For Congregational Creation Care’

Missouri workshop will include advocacy, hands-on projects, biblical ethics, among subjects.

Creation Care in Northern Illinois
April 17 workshop in Downers Grove

Annual conference resolution calls for implementing sound environmental policies and practices.

Film recalls 1970 murder over race
‘Blood Done Sign My Name’
By Linda Bloom

Movie depicts movement against injustice emerging out of African-American community in Oxford, N.C.

Reflecting on faith and torture
Minnesota congregations view, discuss video
By Jerad Morey

'Shocking’ statistics prompt project to engage United Methodists in dialogue.

March is Women's History Month
Bulletin inserts, worship aids available

General Commission on the Status & Role of Women offers resources to 'lift women out of history's footnotes.'

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 courage of convictions
‘[Church leaders] have become glibly pious and not particularly plucky.'
—Bishop C. Joseph Sprague (West Ohio)


Word from Winkler — Greatest anti-poverty program

Take heart on health-care reform

Mississippi offers e-mail Lenten devotionals

Siamese twins of ministry

Can you top Texas?

Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Help stop Virginia’s 106th execution

'Time to Kill the Death Penalty?'

Casino protesters acquitted

Show-Me Creation Care 2010

Creation Care in Northern Illinois

Film recalls 1970 murder over race

Reflecting on faith and torture

March is Women's History Month

One Great Hour of Sharing

On courage of convictions

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