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Word from Winkler — A vote to keep 'them' away from 'us'
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Imagine an advertising campaign based on the denomination's vote against inclusiveness.
Support human rights in Philippines
United Methodist delegation visits Capitol Hill
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Connectional Table statement calling for end of abuses shared with government officials.
Help protect jailed youths
Juvenile Justice Week, May 16-22
Downloadable resource includes worship material, letters to members of Congress.
Bringing the message home
54th session of U.N. Commission on Status of Women
By Amory Peck
Slow progress on maternal health, U.S. recalcitrance on ‘Women’s Treaty’ among several frustrating issues at ‘Beijing + 15.’
Bishops urge action on immigration
Historic opportunity to foster reform
By David Briggs
Controversial Arizona law turns all people of color ‘into criminal suspects,’ Phoenix Area bishop asserts.
Environmental cancer threats underestimated
'Grossly so,' says President’s Cancer Panel report
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Report warns environmental health largely excluded from overall national policy on protecting and improving health.
A haunting refrain
A Mother’s Day homily
By Katey Zeh
Motherlesss women at UMW Assembly opened profound insight into scope of motherless children's loss.
‘Social Justice & Christian Faith’
FaithLink downloadable resource
May 16 issue deals with social justice as a key biblical theme and important feature of Methodist movement.
Eradicating domestic poverty resource
'The Call of the Church'
National Council of Churches downloadable resource offers worship, education and action opportunities.
Social Principles belong in Discipline
Report of Committee to Study Worldwide Nature of UMC
By Stephen Drachler
Group decides to leave issue of ordination of gay and lesbians to 2012 General Conference.
Child ends life because of bullying
Left ‘last words’ in dust
By Susan Passi-Klaus
Suicide is the 4th-leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 14.
Faith conference focuses on nuclear weapons
June 11-12 in Santa Fe, N.M.
Event at St. John’s UMC will address history, production, intended use of nuclear weapons.
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.
‘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.
Immigration, criminal justice internship
Grassroots coordination major focus
10-month, paid position will work in United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill.
On Wesley and politics
‘He saw the two as intimately related.’
—The Rev. Dr. Les Longden (West Michigan)
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Word from Winkler — A vote to keep 'them' away from 'us'
Support human rights in Philippines
Help protect jailed youths
Bringing the message home
Bishops urge action on immigration
Environmental cancer threats underestimated
A haunting refrain
‘Social Justice & Christian Faith’
Eradicating domestic poverty resource
Social Principles belong in Discipline
Child ends life because of bullying
Faith conference focuses on nuclear weapons
Peace with Justice Sunday 2010
‘Public Service as Christian Vocation’
Immigration, criminal justice internship
On Wesley and politics
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