September 13, 2011

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — The myth of redemptive violence
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

A decade after 9/11, the U.S. and its various faith groups largely remain committed to war and the “National Security State.”

Day for Justice campaign
An opportunity for community transformation
By Laura Markle Downton

An initiative this fall will raise awareness to the necessity to reform the criminal and juvenile justice systems through visits in local communities.

Faith and health-care reform
Resource for a Health Care Justice Sabbath

Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act has already delivered significant changes to U.S. health care.

Sex and the Church — What young adults need
By Angela Ferrell-Zabala

Access to information and services about sex and sexuality is one of the biggest challenges facing young persons.

‘Share the Table with a World Farmer’
World Food Day Sunday, Oct. 16
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

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.

National Recovery Month
Health-care law services for substance use highlighted

September raises awareness about substance use and mental disorders to underscore the fact that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can recover from substance use and mental disorders.

Pilgrimage to Publix
Immokalee workers ride 11 days, 200 miles
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

People of faith partner with farm workers to cultivate justice in the Florida tomato fields.

Gleaning truth
A reflection on the ‘Gospel of Mary Magdalene’
By Sara Bayles

Mary Magdalene sought to include all forms and all people in the early Christian communities, but in doing so, her reputation was slandered. Why and what can we learn from her experience today?

Appalachian Assembly
‘Rethink Appalachia’ at Lake Junaluska, N.C., Oct. 19-21

Faith leaders will gather for Bible study, leader training, worship and networking as they consider effective ministry for a changing environment.

Hunger remains high in U.S.
3rd consecutive year at record levels

Nearly one in five children lives in households that struggle to put food on the table, says USDA report.

‘Poverty & Peace’
FaithLink downloadable study resource

Of concern throughout the scriptures and still today, study guide looks at how people of faith can work together to eradicate poverty and promote peace.

‘Rethink Immigration’
Video among free resources to explore citizenship boundaries

Rethink Church offers free resources on immigration to provide a variety of ways to address issues surrounding reform.

‘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.

World Communion Sunday
United Methodist Special Sunday Oct. 2

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

On the U.S. and the kingdom of God
‘The criminals who perpetrated 9/11 and the flag-waving boosters of our almost exclusively martial response were of one mind: that the nonviolent way of Jesus is stupid.’
—Bishop Will Willimon (North Alabama)


Word from Winkler — The myth of redemptive violence

Day for Justice campaign

Faith and health-care reform

Sex and the Church — What young adults need

‘Share the Table with a World Farmer’

National Recovery Month

Pilgrimage to Publix

Gleaning truth

Appalachian Assembly

Hunger remains high in U.S.

‘Poverty & Peace’

‘Rethink Immigration’

‘Preaching to Save Lives’

World Communion Sunday

On the U.S. and the kingdom of God

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