April 29, 2011

It is evident in the fedeal budget debate that our elected officials’ most creative thinking focuses on cutting programs that assist children, the elderly and people living in poverty — the lowest rung on the ladder.

It’s on the short list of God’s requirements, but justice work often doesn’t begin until you have been emotionally jarred because you know things don’t have to be the way they are.

This past week provided stark reminders that many people have not begun or are unwilling to understand the contemporary Native experience in America.

Four United Methodists are among more than 50 Christian leaders that joined last week to defend the lives and dignity of poor and vulnerable people in the current U.S. budget debate.

Yes, easiest and least courageous approach is trying to solve national problems on the backs of the most vulnerable, yet that is exactly what is happening in attempts to fix the broken U.S. immigration system.

United Methodist churches in 22 states, the District of Columbia and other countries pledged to give up alcohol for Lent.

Sierra Leone missionary brings hope and empowerment to women through community-based primary health-care ministries.

The United Methodist Global AIDS Fund’s "20/20: Visioning an AIDS- Free World" initiative offers resources to help you get involved and empower others.

New electronic resource addresses United Methodist endorsement of U.N.’s role as ‘best instrument to achieve a world of justice and law.’

Opportunity to get rid of potentially dangerous expired or unwanted prescription drugs and encourage safe, environmentally responsible disposal of them.

Americans across religious landscape agree clergy should be speaking out on social issues, but are more divided about doing so on economic issues.

The United Methodist Church historically has taken a special interest in issues that involve justice in the workplace and the dignity and well-being of workers, a stance that has a new imperative with political attacks on unions.

Landmark legislation directs revenues to persons with disabilities and public school construction; ‘Dream Act’ granting in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants also passes.

Web site enables consumers to submit reports of harm or risks, and to search for safety information on products they own or may be considering buying.

Resources from General Commission on Archives & History include PowerPoint, prayers, hymns, scripture readings.

Early bird registration period to attend event that includes speakers, workshops and Capitol Hill visits with members of Congress ends April 30.