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Word from Winkler — Freedom
By Bishop Bill Hutchinson
True freedom is a spiritual quality that sets you free from dependence on anything other than the liberating love of Jesus Christ.
Social Principles and the Political Community
Allegiance to God takes precedence
By Megan Snider
Government’s ‘vital function’ is as vehicle for ordering of society.
100 years of Methodism in Southern Congo
1000s participate in spirited march, worship
By Kay DeMoss
Bishop Katembo shares 8-point vision for Congo’s future.
Beware fracking’s allure
‘Cleaner’ fuel alternative not necessarily safer
By Samuel Ahn
Documentary reports on groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing to release natural gas.
Study on immigration reform
FaithLink downloadable resource
Issue identifies major issues involved in immigration reform, and addresses how faith guides Christian thoughts and actions.
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference update
‘Peace for the World's Children,’ Sept. 18-21
Participants will be able to attend 3 workshops to help prepare them as advocates for children.
Intern for social justice ministries
Illinois Great Rivers program
Young adult internship position serves as resource to help local churches integrate social justice concerns into their ministry.
Justice at heart of HIV commitments
Faith communities urged to keep promises
Multi-faith conference convenes in Vienna on eve of 18th International AIDS Conference.
No more ‘light,’ ‘low’ or ‘mild’ tobacco
Law in effect July 22
U.S. government campaign launched to educate consumers about historic regulations.
Bishop Dew dies
Passionate social justice advocate
By Heather Hahn
Committed to presence of the church in the world, he was strong, prophetic voice deeply respected in the ecumenical community.
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.
Christian radio ad follows Beck
Targets Fox commentator’s distortion of social justice
Spots airing in cities Beck visits on national tour this summer.
Focus on Haiti
6-month review of recovery efforts
U.S. Congressional Black Caucus will host program in Rayburn Building, July 27.
Ethnic Local Church Grants 2010
Deadline to apply is Aug. 10
Program to strengthen ethnic local churches as they engage in social justice.
On the greater good
‘Let us not make the mistake of operating only out of our own self interest.’
—Bishop Lindsey Davis (Kentucky)
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Word from Winkler — Freedom
Social Principles and the Political Community
100 years of Methodism in Southern Congo
Beware fracking’s allure
Study on immigration reform
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference update
Intern for social justice ministries
Justice at heart of HIV commitments
No more ‘light,’ ‘low’ or ‘mild’ tobacco
Bishop Dew dies
Socially responsible investing summit
Christian radio ad follows Beck
Focus on Haiti
Ethnic Local Church Grants 2010
On the greater good
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