November 10, 2010

During the United Methodist Council of Bishops meeting last week in Panama, people repeatedly asked what implications the U.S. midterm elections might have for the denomination, which coincidentally is approaching its own midterm.

61-page downloadable resource chronicles efforts to achieve just, humane laws.

From little more than a dream 10 years ago, a United Methodist nurse now delivers services that include immunizations, health education, HIV testing and counseling, and maternal health services, such as family planning.

While charity creates dependency, justice restores and liberates.

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

Grants funded by United Methodist Special Sunday support ministries to non-violent young offenders.

Day-long symposiuim will address rising problem of hate violence, how it affects communities and faith-based response.

A decades-long partnership has helped children and the economically disadvantaged.

Participants will explore issues that underlie petitions likely to be sent to 2012 General Conference.

Is the denomination moving away from programs that address rural poverty?

National Council of Churches, Church World Service lead delegation that urges focus on common good, fighting hunger and poverty.

Sponsored by General Board of Church & Society, trip holds out promise of ministry-transforming experience.

$50,000 awarded to 15 projects in 2010.

Interns work for 9 weeks in social-justice placements in U.S. capital.

Calls the denomination to support students as they prepare for life in uniting faith with knowledge.

Dec. 1 deadline to apply for part-time position in nation’s capital.