December 9, 2010

The erroneous assertion that The United Methodist Church believes it’s the government’s role to care for the sick, the poor and the aged, not the church’s, is getting repeated more and more.

Passing DREAM Act would prove beneficial to immigrant youths and U.S.

General Commission on Religion & Race endorses national campaign to eliminate use of ‘illegal’ in immigration reform discussion.

GBCS issues action alert to tell your members of Congress to support the bill.

Lunch, discussion to be Dec. 16 at United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill.

Theology schools urged to commit to sustained, comprehensive HIV & AIDS education and engagement.

Strengthens outreach to communities in U.S. and Puerto Rico, encourages social justice and work with at-risk youth.

United Methodist determined to remain jailed in solidarity with thousands of young people advocating for the DREAM Act.

‘Left indelible professional legacy' in the annals of The United Methodist Church.

Shelling of island underscores that no resolution has been reached in 60-year-old war.

Key federal legislation, ‘Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act,’ was re-authorized by unanimous consent until 2015.

United Methodist beliefs applied to why tobacco’s damage continues and what people of faith can do to stop it.

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

‘Do No Harm’ will address prevention of and response to abuse, misconduct and harassment of a sexual nature, particularly by persons in ministerial roles.

Only 65 spaces available for full-time local church clergy to participate in program at United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C.

Tour sponsored by General Board of Church & Society will offer balance between learning about historic, biblical significance and meeting people who reflect complexity of current context.

$50,000 awarded to 15 projects in 2010.

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

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.