February 8, 2011

A petition through Jesus Christ, our Lord, of utmost thanks to God for this time, perilous and difficult as it sometimes is, for every blessing, for every moment of inspiration and every person who reveals truth.

Health-care, immigration reform, family planning remain on advocacy agenda.

The United Methodist Church's Social Principles affirm the denomination's long-standing support of abstinence from alcohol as a faithful witness to God's liberating and redeeming love for persons.

We may unwittingly harm our children by the way we treat alcohol — not just that we drink, but all the fond meanings attached to drinking.

Domestic abuse expected to be primary issue this year.

Statement tells of ‘widespread concern’ among episcopal leaders about ordination clause that ‘doesn’t have to be there.’

A spiritual and cultural transformation is needed to confront the 3 biggest problems in creation care: greed, selfishness and apathy.

Nearly 300 take part in 19th annual legislative visit sponsored by United Methodist Women, Conference Board of Church & Society.

The greatest challenge we have is a central teaching of Christ that strikes at the heart of the mean spirit troubling our world.

Faith leaders' letter to Obama administration expresses concern for just peace.

In declining to reconsider requests to reverse Decision 1032 in October, court members expressed hope for an end to the controversy and continued attempts to resolve the issue on the judicial level.

Sponsored by the UMC Global AIDS Fund Committee, conference will be March 3-5 in Columbia, S.C.

9th Ecumenical Advocacy Days, March 25-28, in Washington, D.C., will educate, advocate in support of economic justice, security for women and families.

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

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