June 23, 2011

United Methodists should celebrate FDA regulation of tobacco, especially with new label warnings coming into effect, but the war against the predatory industry has not been won yet.

North Alabama United Methodists respond to nation’s meanest anti-immigrant legislation, calling it an ‘embarrassment.’

More than 50 years after the denomination extended full clergy rights to women, sexual harassment and exploitation are still a significant problem.

Prayers for legislators and pleas from children combined with support of the faith community and other human rights activists to be a persuasive force in Tallahassee.

United Methodist Church holds forum to provide comprehensive view of reproductive health and introduce the Social Principles.

Urge president to begin sizable drawdown of troops that puts U.S. on path toward removing all regular combat troops from Afghanistan.

Descendants of 1864 Sand Creek Massacre raise awareness to anguish that still exists nearly 150 years later.

Participants at International Ecumenical Peace Convocation say they are unified that peace is central in all religious traditions, and vow work has just begun to bring it about.

Free interactive Web forum Wednesday, July 13, will examine issue and offer insights critical to anyone concerned about the health of the United States.

4 decades ago 2 racially segregated Methodist conferences agreed to join — a decision not popular in many local churches or with their pastors.

Abingdon Press book receives 6th annual best book award from United Methodist Historical Society.

13 monitors to support work of General Conference delegates in Tampa, Fla.

Funds to strengthen ethnic minority local churches as they engage in social justice.

Grants support ministries that target non-violent young offenders through education, advocacy or leadership training and development.