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Word from Winkler — Endorsement withdrawn
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
Controversy surrounding march — fomented by both opponents and proponents — has obscured original goals.
Study addresses maternal health
Emphasizes Millennium Development Goal 5
Downloadable 2-session resource links local congregations to United Methodist programs assisting U.N.’s new ‘Global Strategy for Women’s & Children’s Health.’
Encourage each other
Quality public education defies simple solutions
By the Rev. Dr. Deborah Stevens
The situation is too complex for any reform effort strictly based on reward and punishment.
Sex and the Church
Your feedback requested
By Linda Bales Todd
16-month series has expanded to more than 20 articles; input sought on how or whether to continue.
‘Champion of Health’
United Methodist Church recognized
By Melissa Hinnen and Leigh Rogers
Denomination is first faith-based partner in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria.
Child marriage bill closer to becoming law
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee endorses legislation
By Gillian Gaynair
Bipartisan support for act that would bolster U.S. government’s role in curbing harmful practice of forced child marriage.
Heartsongs and actions
Making a difference for children
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference calls for action, declares people of faith will be instrumental in bringing about change.
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.
Racial justice legislation
2010 annual conference wrap-up
28 conferences considered resolutions addressing anti-racism and racial inclusivity.
UMC lacks racial diversity
Efforts not keeping up with reality
By Heather Hahn
U.S. getting younger and more diverse, but United Methodist Church is getting older, less diverse despite intention to do otherwise.
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.
‘No Child Left Outside’
Summit to address homelessness in D.C. public schools
Wesley Theological Seminary and Downtown Cluster of Congregations sponsoring Oct. 23 event to organize faith community.
'Embracing Christ’s Multiethnic Body'
Breaking down barriers, building bridges
Southeastern Jurisdiction bishops, Lake Junaluska event, Dec. 2-4, will address racism and white privilege.
4th annual Reverse Trick-or-Treating
Revelers give back on Halloween
By Susan Burton and Michelle Whittaker
Fair-trade chocolates help raise awareness of injustices in cocoa industry.
On global health
‘I know of no greater mission mandate for the contemporary church.’
—Thomas Kemper (New York City)
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Word from Winkler — Endorsement withdrawn
Study addresses maternal health
Encourage each other
Sex and the Church
‘Champion of Health’
Child marriage bill closer to becoming law
Heartsongs and actions
World Communion Sunday, Oct. 3
Racial justice legislation
UMC lacks racial diversity
Lighten the Burden III AIDS Conference
Bread for the World Sunday Oct. 17
‘No Child Left Outside’
'Embracing Christ’s Multiethnic Body'
4th annual Reverse Trick-or-Treating
On global health
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