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Word from Winkler — Imagine No Malaria
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
United Methodists are not yet contributing much money to this worthwhile campaign to eradicate a deadly disease.
Limit gun magazine capacity
Capitol press conference introduces McCarthy bill
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, Rep. Moran of Virginia take part in introduction.
A bishop’s statement on immigration
Pastoral letter to Kentucky United Methodists
By Bishop Lindsey Davis
Immigration is a complex issue, and public policy should address the way things are, not how things ought to be.
A visit to the casino
United Methodist stance on gambling, not always so clear-cut
By the Rev. Laurie Haller
Gun Lake Casino is owned and operated by Native Americans, many of whom are members of the Bradley and Salem United Methodist Indian Missions in Michigan.
Remember pledge about poverty
National Council of Churches letter to President Obama
United Methodist bishops among faith leaders urging reprise in State of the Union message of promises in 2008 speeches.
2nd Interfaith Addictions Conference
Feb. 17 at Claremont School of Theology
Abrams to keynote multi-faith program offering theological, practical approaches to addiction and recovery.
‘Let my people go!'
Fighting modern-day slavery
By Cecile Holmes
Trafficking persons, from elementary-age children to adults, generates millions annually, putting the industry in competition with the illegal drug and illegal firearms trade in the world of organized crime.
African-American Women & AIDS
‘Enabling, Enriching & Enhancing Individuals'
Sponsored by the UMC Global AIDS Fund Committee, conference will be March 3-5 in Columbia, S.C.
United Methodist Day at the General Assembly
Prayer in Virginia Capitol rotunda, meetings with legislators to be Feb. 3
Virginia Board of Church & Society, United Methodist Women sponsor visit to raise social justice awareness.
But for the grace of God
The face of despair
By David Scott
The political wrangling in Washington, D.C., seems to deny the realities of those on the margins of society.
United Methodists cross the border
Stand in solidarity with expelled immigrants in Nogales
By Joanie Faust
Pass out blankets, work in kitchen, hear about family separations, hardships and what other faith groups are doing to help
College rallies against hate group
North Central responds to threatened Westboro Baptist protest
By the Rev. Lynn Pries
400 students and supporters, including members local United Methodist churches, respond to threat of hate-filled protest with dialogue of hope.
Moral dimension of climate change
Faith communities emphasize impact on vulnerable peoples
World Council of Churches, ACT, Caritas highlight need for greater awareness raising at the grassroots level, social mobilization and advocacy for climate justice.
Grants to assist immigrants, refugees
General Commission on Religion & Race awards $296,000
CORR Action Fund grants go to 9 projects across the U.S.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2011
‘Development, Security & Economic Justice: What’s Gender Got to Do with It?’
Faith-based advocates will gather March 25-28 in nation’s capital to learn about issues, visit members of Congress.
On United Methodists and gambling
‘Like so much of life, when our hearts and minds are open, we realize that there are not always black-and-white answers to difficult issues.’
—The Rev. Laurie Haller (West Michigan)
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Word from Winkler — Imagine No Malaria
Limit gun magazine capacity
A bishop’s statement on immigration
A visit to the casino
Remember pledge about poverty
2nd Interfaith Addictions Conference
‘Let my people go!'
African-American Women & AIDS
United Methodist Day at the General Assembly
But for the grace of God
United Methodists cross the border
College rallies against hate group
Moral dimension of climate change
Grants to assist immigrants, refugees
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2011
On United Methodists and gambling
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