March 29, 2011

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — Perpetual war
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

It matters not whether a Republican or a Democrat is in the White House; wars go on and on and on.

Ethnic Local Church grants
More than $276,000 awarded to 10 ministries
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Intended to strengthen congregations through education, advocacy or leadership development for social justice engagement.

Human Relations Day grants
$89,300 awarded to 4 programs
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

2 grants will help expand ministries into other annual conferences.

Confronting alcohol’s global impact
Alcohol Free Lent
By the Rev. Cynthia Abrams

Being a truly global denomination means we must look beyond our local communities to address the societal impact of addiction around the world.

Background checks on buying guns
U.S. Senators urged to support 'Fix Gun Checks Act'
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Legislation would close glaring loopholes and require background check for every firearms sale.

It’s time for Palestine
Participate in World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel
By the Rev. John Calhoun

World Council of Churches initiative invites you to worship, educate, and advocate May 29-June 4 for a just Middle East peace .

Lawmaker’s comment no ‘joke’
General Commission on Religion & Race urges Kansas solon to resign

Member of legislature suggested using violence and air attacks could solve the state's immigration problems.

Sexual ethics
The church can teach society
By the Rev. Darryl Stephens

The church’s most important contribution to society’s understanding of sexuality is to provide an alternative space for discussing this most social, personal and political aspect of human existence.

Stop teen dating violence
Sign Youth Declaration

Can involve actual or threatened acts of physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse to gain power and maintain control over the dating partner.

Executing mentally ill opposed
Students write letters to Tennessee legislators
By Kathy Gilbert

Nationwide campaign asserts persons should not be subject to capital punishment, especially if they are not fully aware they committed a crime.

Giving to those who give relief
One Great Hour of Sharing enables UMCOR to be ready to respond
By Brian Sheetz

Special Sunday offering has been decreasing in donations, but need for disaster relief has not.

Celebrating a milestone
Health-care reform act reaches its first anniversary
By the Rev. Cynthia Abrams and the Rev. Jackson Day

After decades of effort, much has been achieved, and much more needs to be done to accomplish completely inclusive, affordable, accessible and accountable health-care reform.

‘North Africa & the Middle East’
FaithLink downloadable study resource
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Political upheaval raises questions about how God works in the world, human rights and governmental responsibility.

Intersection of faith with immigration
Free Web course, April 25-June 17

Bible verses, Christians at the Border will be resources for seminar.

Michelle ‘Cookie’ Leach dies
Receptionist at United Methodist Building for 9 years

On differences and justice
‘The concept of the melting pot is precisely one of the main reasons for the continuing ethno-racism present in society.’
—Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz (New Jersey)


Word from Winkler — Perpetual war

Ethnic Local Church grants

Human Relations Day grants

Confronting alcohol’s global impact

Background checks on buying guns

It’s time for Palestine

Lawmaker’s comment no ‘joke’

Sexual ethics

Stop teen dating violence

Executing mentally ill opposed

Giving to those who give relief

Celebrating a milestone

‘North Africa & the Middle East’

Intersection of faith with immigration

Michelle ‘Cookie’ Leach dies

On differences and justice

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