March 30, 2010

Christians have a responsibility to stand with the poor and marginalized, and the past week had lots of opportunity to do so.

Restorative justice programs for youths in Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Africa receive support.

Program is to strengthen congregations through education, advocacy or leadership development for social justice engagement.

Pelosi comment prompts passionate response, both pro and con, among members.

Says non-Latinos need to speak out for reform because it will benefit everyone.

Effort to share resources, experiences with those unable to attend seminar.

Verbal assaults on congressmen, alleged spitting, precede vote on health-care legislation.

Event coincides with United Methodist ‘Change the World’ weekend and launch of ‘Imagine no Malaria.’

15 people, including a journalist and a donkey, trying to visit Christian holy sites in Jerusalem were detained on Palm Sunday by Israeli troops and police.

U.S.’s first countywide ordinance makes it easier to bring legal action against employers.

United Methodist Church has not found way to more inclusion as U.S. becomes more diversified.

More than $250,000 available for 1-year projects of action and advocacy against racism.

6-session group study combines biblical, scientific information with plan of action.

Social Justice Ministries Endowment Fund ensures voice of justice will be heard into the future.

United Methodist Special Sunday nurtures mission with Native Americans, and provides scholarships for seminarians.