August 29, 2011

As we look back on this past 50 years or so, the world has been changed, despite naysayers who consistently objected that it can’t be done.

Faith community asked to use pulpits in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, to inform parishioners about the need to take action now.

Essential tool enables persons of faith to demonstrate their faithfulness to the goal of health care for all in keeping with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

The denomination’s stance on homosexuality issues continues to be a concern as this summer’s conferences considered petitions to next year’s General Conference. Other issues raised include Israel/Palestine, abortion, immigration reform, collective bargaining rights, hydraulic fracturing, racism and bullying.

Holston Conference PATH event will feature ‘Poverty Simulation’ experience.

Israeli air strikes and rocket and mortar fire by Palestinian armed factions have killed 14 Palestinians, including four civilians; nine Israelis have been killed, including seven civilians.

United Methodist Church’s long history of defending the rights of workers starts with the denomination’s founder, John Wesley, who spoke out during the Industrial Revolution on the struggles of manufacturing workers and other laborers in England.

Approved in the 1990s by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the female condom remains mostly a mystery to most people despite its potential to empower women to protect their health themselves.

Documentary places women at the center of an urgent dialogue about conflict and security, and reframes understanding of modern warfare by challenging conventional wisdom that war is men’s domain.

Resources can be useful whether you are leading a worship service or just reflecting on the events and their aftermath.

People of faith encouraged to organize a dinner during which they will discuss the importance of and situation of small-holder farmers in developing countries.

One-day training will discuss trends, offer scriptural resources, inspire advocacy, emphasize impact of faith community in abolishing capital punishment.

1-day event to build a movement in Louisiana of advocates for just policies that serve victims and perpetrators, as well as initiate prevention strategies to reduce violence in the home.

Gifts provide scholarships for individuals who might not be able to pursue higher education otherwise.

Free, downloadable packet includes planning resources, reflections, links to videos and sample bulletin inserts to inspire conversation about how to rectify an injustice in U.S. immigration policy.

‘Grandfather of restorative justice’ will lead workshop on restorative justice, criminal justice reform and the relationship of photography to social imagination.

Resources available to raise understanding of immigrant experience, celebrate Hispanic/Latino culture.