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Word from Winkler — A consumer-oriented church
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
The core of the faith becomes corroded when we try to give people what they want more than what they need.
Peace with Justice grants 2011
$50,000 awarded to 18 projects
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Recipients comprise a Central Conference project and 17 in four of the five U.S. jurisdictions.
Take tobacco out of the ballgame
Faith leaders urge Major League Baseball Players’ Union to agree to ban
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
25 religious leaders support Commissioner Selig’s proposed prohibition on tobacco use at games, urge players to be positive role models.
African seminarians visit Capitol Hill
Advocate for continuing malaria funding
By the Rev. Clayton Childers and the Rev. Julie Wilson
22 United Methodist seminary students take part in first familiarization and advocacy event targeted at their unique interests.
Ministry With* launched
Interactive Web site focuses on addressing causes of poverty
General Board of Global Ministries, interagency task force, Council of Bishops launch offers opportunities to work together on priority of denomination.
House budget morally indefensible
Protestant bishops tell Senate budget has ‘immoral cuts’
25 United Methodist bishops sign letter asserting U.S. budget ‘fails basic tests of justice, compassion and commitment to common good.’
The silent stones
A reflection on honoring our veterans
By the Rev. Dr. Terry Bradfield
War, with its innumerable heroes has had more than its share of time to resolve disputes, perhaps it’s time to try peace.
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.
It’s not the 1960s anymore
The fields to harvest for disciples have become multicolored
By the Rev. Laurie Haller
The U.S. is becoming more ethnically diverse, but The United Methodist Church lags way behind population trends.
Victims need assistance
A chaplain speaks out
By the Rev. Dr. B. Bruce Cook
The person who died is not a criminal act’s only victim.
Overwhelming U.S. voter support for U.N.
85% in poll say it’s important U.S. maintain active role in U.N.
Majority of American voters maintain favorable perception of United Nations.
Serving from the Heart
Book, 6-week study leads you on journey of self discovery
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Helps distinguish between talents and spiritual fulfillment, which is most likely when you serve in a role that matches who God created you to be.
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 reaching out to racial/ethnic minority populations
'The fields are no longer just white for harvest.'
—The Rev. Laurie Haller (West Michigan)
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Word from Winkler — A consumer-oriented church
Peace with Justice grants 2011
Take tobacco out of the ballgame
African seminarians visit Capitol Hill
Ministry With* launched
House budget morally indefensible
The silent stones
Peace with Justice Sunday 2011
It’s not the 1960s anymore
Victims need assistance
Overwhelming U.S. voter support for U.N.
Serving from the Heart
Bread for the World Gathering
On reaching out to racial/ethnic minority populations
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