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Word from Winkler — Mobilized Methodists
by Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
The United Methodist Church is and has been a crucial voice and presence for the last, the least and the lost in the name of Jesus Christ.
Social Principles and the Natural World
Seeking justice for all God's creation
By Megan Snider
United Methodist positions on what constitutes stewardship of the environment have evolved as new issues have presented themselves.
Faith community condemns torture
Physicians for Human Rights reports medical experimentation
By Erin Outson
General Board of Church & Society signs complaint calling for investigation; June 25 program to address charges.
Methodists and controversy
Why do they seem to go hand in hand?
By the Rev. Buzz Stevens
Wesley established legacy with ‘gutsy’ efforts to deal with social justice issues in 18th century.
Northern Illinois approves divestment
Targets 3 firms benefiting from Palestine occupation
Annual conference to withdraw holdings in Caterpillar, General Electric and Terex.
Tennessee United Methodists stand with Owens
Urge end of death penalty
Annual conference reaffirms stand against capital punishment, urges governor to commute inmate’s sentence.
Minnetonka ‘Peace & Justice Resource Center’
‘Change the World Day’ project at local church
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Purpose to make information easily available about local and national faith-based social justice issues and organizations.
World Food Prize honors Beckmann, Luck
Bread for the World, Heifer International leaders
Grassroots leaders receive honor for ‘leading charge to end hunger and poverty’ for millions of people worldwide.
The DeMarco Factor
'Transforming public will into political power'
By Megan Snider
Interfaith coalition celebrates launch of book about 3 advocacy campaigns, including efforts to end childhood tobacco addiction.
Dialogue with Kronish June 25
Interreligious Coordinating Council of Israel director
Religious Action Center, General Board of Church & Society hosting event at United Methodist Building.
World in Need of Healing
Native American Summer Conference, June 25-27
Focus will be on prayer and healing, and providing a forum for education and training for Native Americans.
Peace for the World’s Children
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Children’s Defense Fund founder Edelman to deliver keynote address.
Lighten the Burden III AIDS Conference
Oct. 14-16, Dallas, Texas
International event will offer speakers, workshops, resources to ‘work toward AIDS-free world.’
Death penalty and faith
Nov. 16-17 at Emory Conference Center, Atlanta
Sponsors say kairos moment has arrived as religious communities awakening to ultimate wrong of capital punishment.
On Methodism
‘No institution has done more to shape America’s moral imagination.’
—Bill Moyers
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Word from Winkler — Mobilized Methodists
Social Principles and the Natural World
Faith community condemns torture
Methodists and controversy
Northern Illinois approves divestment
Tennessee United Methodists stand with Owens
Minnetonka ‘Peace & Justice Resource Center’
World Food Prize honors Beckmann, Luck
The DeMarco Factor
Dialogue with Kronish June 25
World in Need of Healing
Peace for the World’s Children
Lighten the Burden III AIDS Conference
Death penalty and faith
On Methodism
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