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Word from Winkler — The judge rules
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
This week’s court decision confirmed proper use of United Methodist Building funds, reaffirming what many believed had thought was settled decades ago.
Court rules in favor of GBCS
Confirms faithful, financial stewardship
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Finds ‘clear and convincing evidence’ donations were not restricted solely for temperance and alcohol work.
Criminalize clergy sexual misconduct?
Should UMC support NOW call?
By the Rev. Darryl Stephens
Pastoral abuse could be categorized with other professional counselors.
Domestic violence study resource
October is Domestic Violence Month
Relies on Wesleyan Quadrilateral to help local churches address systems that perpetuate domestic violence.
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
Becoming like little children
By Joseph Kim, United Nations Ministry, General Board of Church & Society
United Methodists raised more than $180,000 for the campaign last year.
Qur’ans for Peace
Islamic holy texts available free to United Methodist church libraries
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Initiative of Passing the Peace prompted by threat of pastor to burn Qur’ans on 9/11 anniversary.
Support Justice for Our Neighbors
Oct. 16 sign up at 10-Fold Campaign
By Bill Mefford
Deserving ministry will receive contributions through Advance for Christ & His Church.
Methodist Heritage Celebration
Manager of the first Methodist building to preach Oct. 27
United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill to host event featuring manager of Wesley’s Chapel, The New Room, in Bristol, England.
Reclaiming history through repentance
Task force visits site of massacre led by Methodist pastor
By Linda Bloom
United Methodist commission studying how to make reconciliation occur with Native Americans.
Work with Muslims opens ‘new world’
Familiarity does not breed contempt
By Sarah Brockus
Extremists within all faiths use religion as an excuse for their violent behavior, says United Methodist who has worked with both Muslims and Jews to foster understanding.
We have changed without changing
We must speak while we can on today’s issues
By the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell Jr.
We have been accomplices to or silent in the presence of those who intentionally screen some folk out and invite others in.
Support older women
Nearly 120 international endorsers of letter
Urges adoption of comprehensive interpretation on protection of women’s human rights in the context of aging.
Grover Bagby dies
Active in Civil Rights Movement
Marched at Selma, pastored at churches in New York, New Jersey and California.
The New Face of Poverty
FaithLink downloadable study resource
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
U.S. poverty rate rose sharply in 2009: what churches can do to learn about those on the margins.
Sexual ethics summit
Houston, Jan. 26-29
‘Do No Harm’ will address prevention of and response to abuse, misconduct and harassment of a sexual nature, particularly by persons in ministerial roles.
On clergy sexual misconduct
‘Sexual misconduct is an immoral act, a violation of the sacred trust of ministry.’
—The Rev. Darryl Stephens (General Commission on Status & Role of Women)
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Word from Winkler — The judge rules
Court rules in favor of GBCS
Criminalize clergy sexual misconduct?
Domestic violence study resource
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
Qur’ans for Peace
Support Justice for Our Neighbors
Methodist Heritage Celebration
Reclaiming history through repentance
Work with Muslims opens ‘new world’
We have changed without changing
Support older women
Grover Bagby dies
The New Face of Poverty
Sexual ethics summit
On clergy sexual misconduct
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