April 7, 2010

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — When the going gets tough
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

People will leave a church for many reasons, few of which involve a public policy stance alone, such as the brouhaha surrounding health-care reform.

Sex and the Church — Reproductive rights:
A matter of social justice
By the Rev. Dr. Carlton Veazey

A just society recognizes and honors the common humanity and shared sacredness of both genders.

U.S. should join landmine ban
11 years since treaty become law

U.S., China, Russia among only 37 states that have not joined.

How to treat our earth
Scripture gives insight
By Bishop Richard Wills Jr.

We must care for all the earth and place the value of creation over the temptations of power and greed.

Canada to shun family planning
Maternal and child health initiative
By Katey Zeh

Health minister declares no plans to include provision for family planning in maternal health initiative.

Immigration, criminal justice internship
Grassroots coordination major focus

10-month, paid position will work in United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill.

Support 2 peace events
Nuclear-free world conference, Palestine/Israel week for peace
By Mark Harrison

Both offer opportunity to support United Methodist Social Principles and stand for peace with justice.

Live your life well!
May is Mental Health Month

New website offers 10 tools to live better, and a quiz to learn how stressed you may be.

Prevent underage drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Adults are assisting youths in gaining access to their number one drug: alcohol.

Recognize older adults in May
Coincides with ‘Older Americans Month’
By the Rev. Dr. Richard Gentzler Jr.

United Methodist Church observance is to honor older adult contributions, but also to establish ministries to empower them.

Jubilee USA new executive director
LeCompte to lead international debt relief organization

Will lead bipartisan effort for debt relief following successful push to relieve Haiti’s debt in wake of devastating earthquake.

Global Campaign for Education
Action Week April 19-25

South Africa to host summit on education during World Cup this summer.

Creation Care in Northern Illinois
April 17 workshop in Downers Grove

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

Arkansas ‘Caring for Creation’
April 16-18 Mount Sequoyah Conference Center

Annual event helps faith community learn how to be better caretaker of planet.

Native American Ministries Sunday 2010
Third Sunday of Easter, April 18

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

On care of God's creation
'We must care for all the earth and place the value of creation over the temptations of power and greed.'
—Bishop Richard Wills Jr. (Nashville)


Word from Winkler — When the going gets tough

Sex and the Church — Reproductive rights:

U.S. should join landmine ban

How to treat our earth

Canada to shun family planning

Immigration, criminal justice internship

Support 2 peace events

Live your life well!

Prevent underage drinking

Recognize older adults in May

Jubilee USA new executive director

Global Campaign for Education

Creation Care in Northern Illinois

Arkansas ‘Caring for Creation’

Native American Ministries Sunday 2010

On care of God's creation

The United Methodist Church — General Board of Church and Society
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