March 2, 2011

Incredibly, the president and Congress are taking aim at ordinary people in an effort to stave off bankruptcy.

Support for the right of workers — and employers — to negotiate traces back to John Wesley in the 18th century and the 1908 Social Creed.

Letter urges Congress to reject proposed domestic, poverty-focused foreign-aid spending reductions because they jeopardize lives.

United Methodists urged to contact Congress to thwart threat to women’s health worldwide.

Amendment would impede ability of ATF to crack down on increasing illegal trafficking of assault weapons along U.S. southwest border, asserts faith-based coalition.

Proposed legislation only serves to further demonize undocumented immigrants and disrupt families and communities, 5 bishops say.

Denomination continues to shrink in the U.S., while many central conferences outside the U.S. reflect something more like early stages of a movement.

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.

General Board of Church & Society staff to lead West Ohio workshops on engaging people in faith-based response to immigration ministry.

In the long term, situation threatens safety and prosperity of nation, as fewer 18-year-olds are fit for military service, fewer folks have skills to compete in global economy, and obese adults put a strain on the U.S. health-care system.

House parties, Lenten daily devotional guide can help inspire you to help eradicate deadly disease.

Online seminars will explain how federally funded program of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture can benefit faith-based organizations.

Both north and south urged to bring forth new nation without animosity and to guarantee basic human rights.

Gary United Methodist Church will host event to salute new country and raise funds for humanitarian effort there.

Weekend will specifically address how DREAM Act affects attendees’ communities and churches.

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

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

Gifts to the United Methodist Special Sunday offering lay the foundation for UMCOR to seek justice and mercy for suffering people everywhere.