September 20, 2011

Achieving the abundant life promised in the scriptures is thwarted by many injustices: inadequate family planning, domestic violence, insufficient HIV & AIDS ministries, human sexuality discrimination.

4-year legal proceeding has concluded in favor of General Board of Church & Society and its Boards of Directors through the decades.

Governments around the world urged to make fundamental realignment of their policies towards the Middle East and North Africa.

Hotel chain encouraged to allow workers to organize ‘in an environment free from employer intimidation and interference.’

Clergy from eight states travel to U.S. Capitol this week at invitation of senators to call for funding for critical reentry programs for formerly incarcerated persons.

Inter-Ethnic Strategy Development Group cautions that proposed consolidation and concentration of power in 15-member board will reduce participation of racial and ethnic minorities.

World Methodist Conference commits to using global relationships to develop cooperative initiatives and encourage congregations to address pandemic.

Jubilee USA and global partners draw attention to ‘Jubilee Act’ that demands responsible lending and borrowing practices.

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

Low-income working families did not create the economic situation, but they tend to be the first hurt and the last to recover during a recession, says Bread for the World president.

Manchester (Mo.) United Methodist Church will hold its ninth annual Fair Trade Market, one of the largest of its kind, emphasizing fair labor practices in developing countries.

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

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

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.

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.