January 18, 2011

It is in the best interest of society to ensure that people continue to be able to contribute to the common good.

13 Social Principles in first release highlight positions on issues such as immigrants, health care, religious minorities, racism and children’s rights.

24 national faith organizations form coalition to confront America’s gun violence epidemic.

General Board of Church & Society condemns vitriolic political discourse, calls for more responsible gun laws.

Christian, Jewish, Muslim leaders call for renewed commitment to dialog, democracy in full-page ad in Roll Call .

In 2010 United Methodists engaged those directly affected by broken systems and moved in mission to address injustice, which must still be confronted in 2011.

During past five decades of decline, United Methodism has taken right stand on right issues, points out retired clergyman.

Analysts say treaty will contribute to ‘reset’ of relations between Russia and U.S.

Christian Churches Together notes that apparently no clergy response to Dr. Martin Luther King's famous letter has been issued before.

The ‘dean’ of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, writes his first book at age 89, telling how faith helped him to endure.

Student homily contest, May 9-12 National Workshop on Christian Unity in Pittsburgh tied to celebration.

Changes sought in U.S. aid on 4 fronts: reduce poverty, accountability, transformed agency, meet needs and wants of local people.

Interfaith group applauds some efforts of Obama administration, but questions whether real progress on policies has been achieved.

Stengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century event will bring speakers from across the country to Birmingham.