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Word from Winkler — Catching your breath
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
The lure of a 3-month sabbatical holds out the promise of much-needed rest from a hectic schedule, and the allure of rejuvenation for the work ahead.
Ethnic minority internships
10 young adults work at social justice agencies
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
8 conferences, including Liberia, 4 U.S. jurisdictions represented in 2-month work program in U.S. capital.
A different kind of intern
Focus starts with God
By the Rev. Neal Christie
Decades-old United Methodist minority program brings differently directed interns to U.S. capital.
Social Principles on the Nurturing Community
Love for all God’s people
By Megan Snider
The United Methodist Church encourages endeavors that nurture persons ‘into the fullness of their humanity.’
Immigration reform is faith issue
Time to confront rising tide of injustice
By Bishop Julius Trimble
Bishop declares in pastoral letter ‘intentional moves’ to limit basic civil and human rights must be challenged.
Human trafficking
‘Utterly inconsistent with mercy’
By Meredith Hoxie
The faith community must stop turning its head away from a heinous practice that affects the most vulnerable around us.
Ethnic Local Church Grants 2010
Deadline to apply is Aug. 10
Program to strengthen ethnic local churches as they engage in social justice.
Tacoma Community House honored
For 'exceptional immigrant integration initiatives'
100-year-old United Methodist-related ministry receives $50,000 "E Pluribus Unum" prize.
Anti-torture resources
Videos can stimulate discussion
Petition drive supports complaint against U.S.-government-sanctioned abuse of detainees.
Missouri presents Sikes ‘Social Justice Award’
Founder of Manchester Fair Trade Market
$340,000 raised in just 22 days since market opened in 2003.
Socially responsible investing summit
Oct. 18-19, Kansas City, Mo.
General Conference task force envisions exchange of ideas about United Methodist Church’s evolving understanding of policy and practices.
MFSA leader takes new position
Johnson leaves after 12 years
Independent organization works primarily through ministries of The United Methodist Church to support peace and justice.
‘Freedom and Christian Faith’
FaithLink downloadable resource
Issue addresses how Christian understanding inspires practicing freedom of Christ.
On working with immigrants
‘We believe in the social justice principles that are the foundation of our work.’
—Elizabeth Dunbar (Tacoma, Washington)
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Word from Winkler — Catching your breath
Ethnic minority internships
A different kind of intern
Social Principles on the Nurturing Community
Immigration reform is faith issue
Human trafficking
Ethnic Local Church Grants 2010
Tacoma Community House honored
Anti-torture resources
Missouri presents Sikes ‘Social Justice Award’
Socially responsible investing summit
MFSA leader takes new position
‘Freedom and Christian Faith’
On working with immigrants
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