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Word from Winkler — The U.S.-Iran game of chicken
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Iran and the United States are facing off again over the former’s uranium enrichment program suspected of being aimed at building nuclear weapons.
'Emergency delegation' visits U.S. capital
Pushes for immigration reform now
By Jeneane Jones and Wayne Rhodes
Federal government must act before other states adopt ‘draconian measures’ similar to Arizona’s.
Climate legislation criticized
New webpage addresses oil spill
Gulf oil spill resource offers information, resources, prayers for faithful response.
The need for immigration reform
UMC has ‘clear position’
By Bishop Hee-Soo Jung
Congress' inability to address substantive change has resulted in a rash of conflicting national, municipal and state laws, leaving immigrants and their families in peril.
Kagan nomination signals sign of change
No Protestants on Supreme Court if approved
By Heather Hahn
Significant occurrence in U.S. where Catholics and Jews have faced centuries of discrimination because of their faith.
Speak up about bullying
Churches should take action, create safe spaces
By Mary Jacobs
Experts say young people being bullied verbally, mentally, emotionally and virtually to the point of suicide.
Mai Gray, champion of justice, dies
Former leader of Women’s Division
By Linda Bloom
Helped develop structure of United Methodist Women and its Charter for Racial Justice.
World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel
May 29-June 4 facilitates common worldwide witness
Churches and peacemakers unite in prayer, education and advocacy for Holy Land just peace.
Conference to propose ‘Caring Society’
June 11-14, Washington, D.C.
Strategies will address how to say ‘no’ to extremism and corporate dominance of U.S. politics.
Peace Among the Peoples
'Overcoming the Spirit, Logic & Practice of Violence' July 28-31
Ecumenical peacemakers conference to focus on North American responses to war.
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.
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 for the World’s Children
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Children’s Defense Fund founder Edelman to deliver keynote address.
Immigration, criminal justice internship
Grassroots coordination major focus
10-month, paid position will work in United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill.
On the 'connection'
‘People in Northern Illinois heard about our needs and came to help …’
—The Rev. Edwin Rowe (Detroit)
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Word from Winkler — The U.S.-Iran game of chicken
'Emergency delegation' visits U.S. capital
Climate legislation criticized
The need for immigration reform
Kagan nomination signals sign of change
Speak up about bullying
Mai Gray, champion of justice, dies
World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel
Conference to propose ‘Caring Society’
Peace Among the Peoples
Peace with Justice Sunday 2010
Faith conference focuses on nuclear weapons
Peace for the World’s Children
Immigration, criminal justice internship
On the 'connection'
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