January 7, 2011

The quaint story of the Wise Men seeking an infant king is not the whole Christmas story by a long shot.

United Methodist Women contributed to 1-hour interfaith documentary airing on ABC stations through March.

Could it be that we as a nation, and sadly, we as a church, prefer to marginalize and dehumanize by the names we use?

Cluster of theological schools to provide rigorous education in each faith tradition while seeking common ways to improve the world.

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

Too many congregations shelter themselves from the world when they worship, fearful to address those realities outside.

Mefford, Prejean, Schieber among those to be honored for ‘selfless, passionate commitment to struggle’ to abolish capital punishment.</p>

Angola national assembly passed statute in December.

Believers of the world’s diverse religions must shoulder the responsibility to protect and defend each other, statement declares.

Bread for the World Institute report focuses on global response to rise in hunger as a result of the 2008 food price crisis.

1000s of youths expected to take part in worldwide day of activism.

3-time delegate to United Methodist General Conference served church at many levels.

Over 38 presenters, sustainable community to help faith communities become caretakers of planet Earth.

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.

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.

Faith-based advocates will gather March 25-28 in nation’s capital to learn about issues, visit members of Congress.