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Word from Winkler — I for 'Incomplete'
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
President Obama's Nuclear Posture Review calls for a world without nuclear weapons, but it doesn't say how to get there.
Academy of Church & Society in Congo
Jubilant welcome opens 4-day social issues training
By the Rev. Clayton Childers
Great distances, overcrowded facilities could not dampen enthusiasm to learn about United Methodist Social Principles.
Peace with Justice grants 2010
$50,000 awarded to 15 projects
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Recipients comprise 6 Central Conference projects and 9 in 4 U.S. jurisdictions.
Close ‘gun show loophole’
Faith-based groups, mayors call for closing gap in federal law
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Guns used in Columbine killings bought without need for background checks or waiting period.
Hospital visitation directive praised
Ensures rights of patients to designate visitors
President's memo emphasizes patients' wishes concerning who may visit or make medical decisions on their behalf.
A prairie optimist
‘War is obsolete,’ declares peace advocate
By Erin Outson
Howard Hallman recognized as ‘Drum Major for Peace.’
Dorothy Height dies
‘Godmother of Civil Rights Movement’
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
United Methodist was honored by 3 U.S. presidents for efforts to gain equality for all people.
Peace with Justice Sunday 2010
United Methodist Special Sunday
May 30 observance intended as faithful expression of the Bible’s shalom, setting people free from bondage.
Joint effort to confront domestic violence
United Methodist Women to collaborate with United Methodist Men
By Yvette Moore
First-of-its kind joint effort to develop programs, training and resources for local churches.
United Methodists need to go ‘deep green’
Recycling alone won't get job done
by Kathy Gilbert
Local churches should be first to push envelope in terms of reducing carbon footprint.
Support World Malaria Day, April 25
Urge Congress to support observance
Encourage senators to cosponsor resolution, ask representatives to give 1-minute speech.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Presidential proclamation names April
Observance emphasizes unwavering commitment to protecting children.
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.
Nuclear-free world conference April 30-May 1
Peace Festival, Day of Action May 2
'No Nukes, No Wars, Fund Human Needs, Protect the Earth!' activities to precede U.N. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review.
World Week for Peace in Palestine, Israel 2010
‘It’s Time for Palestine,’ May 29-June 4
World Council of Churches convenes joint action for a just peace.
Immigration, criminal justice internship
Grassroots coordination major focus
10-month, paid position will work in United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill.
On discrimination against homosexuals
'Enough already.'
—The Rev. Mary Kay Totty (Baltimore-Washington)
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Word from Winkler — I for 'Incomplete'
Academy of Church & Society in Congo
Peace with Justice grants 2010
Close ‘gun show loophole’
Hospital visitation directive praised
A prairie optimist
Dorothy Height dies
Peace with Justice Sunday 2010
Joint effort to confront domestic violence
United Methodists need to go ‘deep green’
Support World Malaria Day, April 25
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Live your life well!
Nuclear-free world conference April 30-May 1
World Week for Peace in Palestine, Israel 2010
Immigration, criminal justice internship
On discrimination against homosexuals
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