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Word from Winkler — Let the redeemed say so
By Amory Peck
We, as United Methodists, know that the Gospel is much more than personal piety: 'Love of God is always linked with love of neighbor, a passion for justice and renewal in the life of the world.'
Faith-based advocacy works
Join Week of Faith & Action, Sept. 13-15
By Bill Mefford
Efforts contributed to passing two criminal-justice reform bills, largest gathering on mall since Obama inauguration.
Quality public education no longer a given
Parents must demand reevaluation of measures of progress, effectiveness
By Maggie Shuler
Sending powerful messages to legislators about value of education is of utmost importance.
A serious crack in U.S. foundation
Thwarting ‘Ground Zero’ mosque wrong
By Bishop Jeremiah Park
Voices of racism, religious discrimination and hate must be rejected.
Interfaith call for tolerance, understanding
Virginia bishop joins other Richmond religious leaders
By Neill Caldwell
Response to national debate on religious freedom prompted by mosque near ground zero.
Religious freedom
FaithLink downloadable study resource
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
The controversy surrounding a proposed mosque near ground zero in Manhattan brings into question our heritage of religious tolerance.
Zoning battles endanger religious freedom
Increasing number of communities disregard law
By David Briggs
'Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act' intended to protect religious groups from violations of property rights.
Doing justice in the work place
A reflection on Labor Day
By the Rev. Phil Tom
The faith community must stand in solidarity with our vulnerable brothers and sisters to address acts of economic injustice.
Killing of Israeli settlers condemned
World Council of Churches seeks end to violence
Declares negotiations in Washington, D.C., must stop occupation and injustices.
SCJ Religion & Race event Sept. 16-18
Little Rock site of South Central Jurisdiction annual gathering
Philander Smith College to host ‘Calling Forth Right Relationships: Creating Community.’
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.
Lighten the Burden III AIDS Conference
Oct. 14-16, Dallas, Texas
International event will offer speakers, workshops, resources to ‘work toward AIDS-free world.’
Bread for the World Sunday Oct. 17
Join effort to eradicate hunger
Free resources include bulletin inserts, offering envelopes and 2010 Reflection Resource with scripture study (Luke 18:1-8), prayers, suggestions for a children’s sermon and educational activities.
World Communion Sunday, Oct. 3
Scholarship called ‘vital to church’s future’
United Methodist Special Sunday helps U.S. racial- and ethnic-minority students and international students on both undergraduate and graduate levels.
On ‘zero nukes’
‘How can we direct this much money toward annihilation?’
—Carol Green (Holston Conference)
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Word from Winkler — Let the redeemed say so
Faith-based advocacy works
Quality public education no longer a given
A serious crack in U.S. foundation
Interfaith call for tolerance, understanding
Religious freedom
Zoning battles endanger religious freedom
Doing justice in the work place
Killing of Israeli settlers condemned
SCJ Religion & Race event Sept. 16-18
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference update
Lighten the Burden III AIDS Conference
Bread for the World Sunday Oct. 17
World Communion Sunday, Oct. 3
On ‘zero nukes’
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