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Word from Winkler — Can reason triumph?
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Surely it is possible for Christians to be agents of reconciliation, and still name injustice, irrational anger, racism and bigotry, and hate.
Sex and the Church — Faith matters: Young people, sexuality and religion
By Linda Bales Todd
If the church is to be relevant to young people, we need to listen to their voices and take them seriously on matters related to human sexuality.
Send Mother’s Day e-card
‘Healthy Families, Healthy Planet’ unveils website
Resources, calls to action designed to help United Methodists encourage U.S. government to increase funding for international family planning.
When politics became a prayer
Immigration march, rally in Phoenix
By Jim Perdue Burke
More than 25,000 gather to pray, march peacefully in protest of new Arizona anti-immigrant law.
Women march for immigrant rights
2,000 participate in rally during UMW Assembly
By Linda Bloom
Marchers say immigrant rights include freedom from racial profiling, an end to detentions and deportations, and a just reform of immigration laws.
Urge senators to support new START
‘Week of Coordinated Citizen Advocacy,’ May 17-21
U.S. and Russia will be limited to significantly fewer strategic arms within 7 years from date treaty enters into force.
Loss of a moral compass
Commentary on the need for healing
By Bishop William Hutchinson
Bishop says he has never known people to be so 'rent asunder by partisanship and hatred.'
Afghanistan withdrawal time line
Bipartisan legislation rejects open-ended military commitment
Contact members of Congress to urge them to co-sponsor bill.
We are called to live biblical model of hospitality
Commentary on immigration reform
By the Rev. Larry Keller
Attendance at Ecumenical Advocacy Days strengthens awareness of mandate to help people come out of the shadows.
Congregation raises human trafficking awareness
Ties ‘Change the World’ weekend to human trafficking event
By the Rev. Dave Buerstetta
25 Woodridge (Ill.) UMC members canvass neighborhoods to hang posters about modern-day slavery.
‘Public Service as Christian Vocation’
May 15, Wesley at Mount Vernon Square, Washington, D.C.
Workshop, featuring McCurry, Casey and Daughtry, will explore theological issues related to working in the public sector.
UMW focuses on immigration
March, rally centerpieces of Women’s Assembly
By Linda Bloom
Worship, service projects and workshops focused on how to advocate through faith.
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.
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.
On inclusion in the church
‘The world is turning, but we are standing still.’
—The Rev. Gil Caldwell (Baltimore-Washington)
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Word from Winkler — Can reason triumph?
Sex and the Church — Faith matters: Young people, sexuality and religion
Send Mother’s Day e-card
When politics became a prayer
Women march for immigrant rights
Urge senators to support new START
Loss of a moral compass
Afghanistan withdrawal time line
We are called to live biblical model of hospitality
Congregation raises human trafficking awareness
‘Public Service as Christian Vocation’
UMW focuses on immigration
Peace with Justice Sunday 2010
World Week for Peace in Palestine, Israel 2010
On inclusion in the church
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