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Word from Winkler — Unwavering on common-sense position
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

The United Methodist Church is deeply committed to a just peace in the Holy Land, and believes it can be achieved peacefully.

International Ecumenical Peace Convocation
Kingston, Jamaica, May 17-25
By Linda Bloom

Gathering will celebrate achievements of ‘Decade to Overcome Violence’ and encourage individuals and churches to renew their commitment to nonviolence, peace and justice.

Children’s Rights Advocate named
Kim to increase education, advocacy efforts
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Advocate will mobilize faith constituency to address overall health and safety of children around the world on topics such as child labor, sex trafficking, sexual abuse, impact of war.

Both/and, not either/or
A reflection on walking humbly with God
By the Rev. Faith Fowler

We must do justice and mercy together — that is walk and chew gum — if we are to follow Micah’s third instruction.

Stop violence in West Bank, Gaza
U.N. humanitarian chief calls for end to hostilities

Reiterates determination of U.N. and the humanitarian community as a whole to assist needy in occupied Palestinian territory.

Kaleidoscope
A modern fable on diversity
By Bob Stevenson

God fostered creation of an instrument to enable humans to see pieces of many hues and colors interact to create beautiful images.

End sexuality discrimination
‘International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia’

U.S. Secretary of State condemns persecution of individuals based on who they are or whom they love.

Rocky Mountain Peacemaker of the Year
Iliff professor Antonio to receive award

Annual award recognizes significant leadership in working for a world with greater degree of peace with justice.

‘Modern-day Slavery’
FaithLink downloadable study resource
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

How can Christian faith help eradicate modern-day slavery, a persistent evil throughout the world?

Understanding impact of addiction
Seminars provide tools for clergy, leaders of faith groups

2 Massaschusetts workshops intended to raise awareness of impact of addiction across families and how faith groups can provide hope, support recovery.

‘Build a Torture-Free Future’
Torture Awareness Month resources

National Religious Campaign Against Torture says June offers timely opportunity to respond to persons who falsely claim torture led the U.S. to Osama bin Laden.

Genetic testing, reproductive questions?
Discernment resource offers guidance

Genetic testing and reproductive technologies demand decisions that can be complex, perplexing, agonizing without a sound theological, moral and ethical framework to undergird them.

Strengthening marriage
Schedule of educational opportunities

List of upcoming educational opportunities, relationship-buildling programs recommended by United Methodist Marriage & Family Ministries.

Peace with Justice Sunday 2011
United Methodist Special Sunday June 19

When you give to Peace with Justice Sunday, you support ministries worldwide to remove unjust systems and equip the victimized to live more fulfilled lives.

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 Judgment Day being May 21
‘If you give enough leeway and imagination and you provide enough Scripture, you can predict almost anything.’
— Miguel De La Torre (Denver)

May 20, 2011