March 10, 2011

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Word from Winkler — ‘Alcohol Free Lent’
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

The General Board of Church & Society has launched a bold, provocative Lenten campaign that highlights our denomination’s commitment and strong witness against alcohol abuse.

Hearings on radicalization of Muslims condemned
Faith leaders stand ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ against false witness
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Campaign introduced by national faith-based organizations and religious denominations to promote tolerance and put an end to anti-Muslim bigotry.

Budget’s ‘moral’ impact
Faith leaders condemn ‘draconian cuts’
By Linda Bloom

An interdependent world means security and prosperity of any nation are inseparable from that of the most vulnerable both within and beyond its borders, letter to Congress points out.

Time to be truthful
A reflection on Ephesians 4:25
By Emily Farnell

How are we supposed to advocate for people in warring worlds when we cannot advocate for people who sit amongst us?

God’s family is in peril
This is Juvenile Justice Week of Faith & Healing
By Laura Markle Downton

Jesus’ insistence that the realm of God belongs to children has profound implications for the troubling practices of the U.S. juvenile justice system.

Prayer vigil planned on federal budget
Ecumenical Advocacy Days March 25-28
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

General Board of Church & Society facilitating sessions on maternal health, mass incarceration.

Judge unseals ‘corrective statements’
Justice Dept. recommendations on tobacco industry remedy
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids condemns attempt by tobacco interests to keep recommendations under wraps.

Keep focused on ministry with poor
International aid specialist says don't give in to fatigue
By Elliott Wright

Ignoring poverty's reality is 'sinful and paralyzing,' UNICEF executive tells United Methodist leaders.

American University responds to hate group
Students offer hugs at Westboro protest
By Kathy Gilbert

United Methodist students grasp opportunity to display love, inclusiveness to campus community and to hate group.

Online Bible study debuts March 14
‘Encounter Faith’ explores contemporary faith issues

Free 6-week series draws on United Methodist Rethink Church resources and weekly FaithLink topical study.

A moral consensus against torture
Interfaith conference March 25-26, Durham, N.C.

Gathering of people of faith will prepare them for anti-torture advocacy within their own communities.

Caring for Creation
Lake Junaluska Conference Center, March 31-April 3

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

One Great Hour of Sharing 2011
Help UMCOR be ready to respond to humanitarian needs

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

DREAM Big retreat for young people
Event will focus on immigration realities April 8-10

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

Bread for the World Gathering
‘Changing the Politics of Hunger’ June 11-14

Workshops will address how people of faith can influence legislation and assess progress on Millennium Development Goals.

On moral budgeting
‘Unfortunately, we live in a time when political expediency too often trumps doing what is right.’
— Stephen Drachler (Pennsylvania)


Word from Winkler — ‘Alcohol Free Lent’

Hearings on radicalization of Muslims condemned

Budget’s ‘moral’ impact

Time to be truthful

God’s family is in peril

Prayer vigil planned on federal budget

Judge unseals ‘corrective statements’

Keep focused on ministry with poor

American University responds to hate group

Online Bible study debuts March 14

A moral consensus against torture

Caring for Creation

One Great Hour of Sharing 2011

DREAM Big retreat for young people

Bread for the World Gathering

On moral budgeting

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