March 15, 2010

Church and Society

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51 young clergy attend social justice forum
30 conferences represented in U.S. capital
By Erin Outson and Wayne Rhodes

7th annual gathering offers ‘transforming experience,’ ‘diminishes distance’ between local church general agency.

Illinois Great Rivers hosting Justice Summits
Sponsored by Conference Board of Church & Society

Events to address domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, micro-loans, Bread for the World Legislative Briefings.

North Texas filling buses
Coming to U.S. capital to support immigration reform
By Dawn McMullan

’March for America’ rally on National Mall is March 21.

‘Paving the way’
A reflection on International Women’s Day
By the Rev. Dr. Tracy S. Malone

The picture of gender equality is incomplete and requires we commit ourselves to finishing it.

Obama foreign aid proposal
Shows growing commitment to healthy families
By Katey Zeh

Called ‘major step forward’ in addressing family planning needs in developing nations.

2009 bloodiest year in Afghanistan
Kucinich resolution calls for withdraw
By David Wildman

41% of all U.S. troops wounded in Afghanistan occurred during the past 8 months.

Health bill upholds abortion funding restrictions
25 pro-life leaders say legislation supports pregnant women

Letter to Congress includes page-by-page analysis of abortion provisions.

5th Caring for Creation
April 8-11, Lake Junaluska, N.C.

20 workshops will help faith community learn how to become caretaker of God’s earth.

Philippines will not release health workers
Court of Appeals dismisses suit
By Elliott Wright

Defendants’ lawyers contend ruling based on unconstitutional law.

Social and economic justice
A poetic reflection
By Raymond Foss

Book by Adam Hamilton, column by Jim Winkler and three scripture readings inspire writer.

Farmworker Slavery Museum tour
Will lead April 18 Farmworker Freedom March to Publix
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

6-week tour displays modern-day forced-labor practices, including replica of cargo truck used to enslave laborers.

Be counted: Jesus was
Help others get counted by U.S. Census
By the Rev. Kelvin Sauls

Effort begun to ensure documented and undocumented immigrants can safely be counted.

Incite/Insight cinema series
Geneva (Ill.) congregation sets out to engage community

Film series examines social, cultural, environmental, justice issues.

Change the World, April 24-25
United Methodists service weekend set

Churches urged to go out into communities to effect change.

On the arc of the universe
'It does not bend on its own.'
— The Rev. Dr. Tracy Malone (Northern Illinois)


51 young clergy attend social justice forum

Illinois Great Rivers hosting Justice Summits

North Texas filling buses

‘Paving the way’

Obama foreign aid proposal

2009 bloodiest year in Afghanistan

Health bill upholds abortion funding restrictions

5th Caring for Creation

Philippines will not release health workers

Social and economic justice

Farmworker Slavery Museum tour

Be counted: Jesus was

Incite/Insight cinema series

Change the World, April 24-25

On the arc of the universe

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