September 6, 2011

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — Our best hope
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

The values of The United Methodist Church built a life's work, whose foundation was laid by Jesus Christ, dedicated to diversity and anti-racism.

Shoulder to Shoulder
9/11 commemoration to uphold American values
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

26 national faith groups, denominations and interfaith organizations pledge to work together to promote tolerance, end anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S.

World-changing events
9/11 attacks dealt diabolical blow — and monumental challenge
By Bishop Jeremiah Park

New York episcopal leader urges joining ‘our loving God as agents of a vision for a just peace for all’ that triumphs over the powers of darkness.

Alabama immigration law put on hold
Judge wants time to rule on motions
By Heather Hahn

Coalition of civil rights groups, U.S. Justice Dept. and bishops of the United Methodist, Episcopal and Catholic churches, acting as individuals, filed the motions against nation’s ‘toughest’ anti-immigrant law.

Philippines impunity campaign
Aquino accused of nearing predecessor in rate of rights violations
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Alliance formed to amplify call for justice for victims of human rights violations and to demand end to extrajudicial killings and other abuses.

Only Sunday worship allowed in Fiji
Government cracks down on Methodist Church

House group meetings, women’s prayer fellowship and choir practices banned.

Joseph
A reflection on 9/11
By Bob Stevenson

Volunteering in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the writer experienced unforgettable evidence that God was with us through that terrible time.

9/11: 10 years later
FaithLink downloadable study resource

While commemorating the tragedy of a decade ago, issue addresses how people of faith can move forward and reclaim an evil day as a symbol for hope.

International Day of Prayer for Peace
Coincides with U.N. International Day of Peace, Sept. 21

Observance offers an opportunity for church communities to pray and act together to nurture lasting peace.

Anti-poverty summit
Camp Hill, Pa., Oct. 9-10

Christian social activist Shane Claiborne, poverty simulation features of second summit by UM Advocacy in Pennsylvania.

Economy trumps terrorism
Poll looks at Americans’ attitudes towards global citizenship

Twice as many responses cited economic weakness and unemployment as most critical compared to terrorism.

'Breaking the Chains of Poverty'
3rd Appalachia seminar Sept. 9-10

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

‘Preaching to Save Lives’
Call to action on domestic violence
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

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

DREAM Sabbath toolkit
Churches encouraged to participate in interfaith observance
between Sept. 16-Oct. 9
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

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.

World Communion Sunday
United Methodist Special Sunday Oct. 2

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

‘Re-visioning Justice’
Lake Junaluska, N.C., Sept. 30-Oct. 1

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

On 9/11 commemoration
‘As people of faith, we approach this anniversary with the gift of both memory and hope.’
—Bishop Larry Goodpaster

 


Word from Winkler — Our best hope

Shoulder to Shoulder

World-changing events

Alabama immigration law put on hold

Philippines impunity campaign

Only Sunday worship allowed in Fiji

Joseph

9/11: 10 years later

International Day of Prayer for Peace

Anti-poverty summit

Economy trumps terrorism

'Breaking the Chains of Poverty'

‘Preaching to Save Lives’

DREAM Sabbath toolkit

World Communion Sunday

‘Re-visioning Justice’

On 9/11 commemoration

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