July 16, 2010

Jim Winkler is on sabbatical leave. His “Word from Winkler” this week consists of a collection of comments selected from a file he has compiled through the years. The following comment primarily on social justice, politics and religion.

You can sign petition supporting letter; take part in national days of prayer.

Classic political stalling tactics, fueled by baseless claims by uninformed media sources, foster blaming others for not doing enough, while making it impossible to do anything at all.

The United Methodist Church has advocated for just economic systems for decades, condemning many of the practices that led to the current situation.

States from New York to Hawaii implemented legislation this month that ranged from increasing the tax on tobacco to instituting smoke-free ordinances.

UMC Global AIDS Fund’s 3rd international conference, Oct. 14-16, will address how faith community can respond to pandemic.

The possibility of transformation through Jesus Christ attracted this young seminarian into ministry.

Leaders of the Islamic Society of North America call United Methodists ‘remarkable.’

Conference votes to ask senator for increased funding on 2 initiatives.

Study addresses consequences of bullying and how Christians can offer help to victims and perpetrators.

Honors individual or group for work on behalf of peace, justice and reconciliation.

You are invited to review data, help formulate recommendations about United Methodist Church.

Program to strengthen ethnic local churches as they engage in social justice.