 |
|
Share your thoughts - write a letter to the editor.
Word from Winkler — Putting flesh on words
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
The General Board of Church & Society has taken resolutions adopted by The United Methodist Church and created ‘fruitful moments of God’s visitation around the world.
‘Faithful budget’ prayer vigils resume
Will be held weekly on lawn of United Methodist Building
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Interreligious prayer vigils across the street from the U.S. Capitol will call on God to move in the hearts of policymakers to develop a just, compassionate budget.
Don’t forget mental health
Include in ‘Health Care Justice Sabbath’
By the Rev. Dr. Jackson Day
Mental illness is often a hidden illness, but it is no less real for its lack of visibility, and should be included in any discussion of health care.
DREAM Sabbaths underway
350 events in 45 states highlight injustices of U.S. immigration system
Many events feature undocumented young people who would benefit from the DREAM Act opportunity to earn legal status.
Support Social Justice Endowment Fund
Make a gift from your IRA
Charitable Rollover allows tax-free gifts without increasing your taxable income or paying additional penalties.
In the hand of God
A reflection on The Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-4
By Bishop Forrest Stith
Did Al Qaeda perceive the true foundation of our being? The dilemma we faced as a country following 9/11 was our tendency to separate life into good and bad, rather than on the basis of faithfulness.
10-Fold multimedia experience
Highlights United Methodist mission activities around the world
Starting Oct. 10, when you visit 10-Fold.org your mouse click will be counted with others to raise money for a featured United Methodist mission project of the day.
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
9 holdouts urged to ratify nuclear treaty
Conference of 160+ nations releases declaration urging holdout states to sign and ratify the treaty without delay.
Ministry with the marginalized
Young clergy to gather in New York City Jan. 23-25
General Board of Church & Society invites pastors under age 35 to explore how United Methodist Social Principles can address deep-rooted causes of poverty.
Scoville Peace Fellowship
College grads work in U.S. capital for 6 to 9 months
Fellows serve full-time as staff members at participating organization of their choice.
Illegitimate Debt Week
Oct. 8-16 to demand reform of international financial institutions
Jubilee USA and global partners draw attention to ‘Jubilee Act’ that demands responsible lending and borrowing practices.
World Food Day, Oct. 16
Share a meal to discuss how to help end hunger
Church World Service offers free resources to organize a meal, discuss issues and help with worship services.
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.
Restoring justice Oct. 29
People of faith uniting to end domestic violence
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.
Peace Conference looks at poverty
Nov. 13-15 at Lake Junaluska, N.C.
United Methodist bishop from Congo, head of Bread for the World, George McGovern to keynote ‘Poverty, Abundance & Peace.’
United Methodist Student Day
Special Sunday is Nov. 27
Offering provides scholarships and loans for students attending United Methodist-related and other accredited colleges and universities.
On the next decade’s 3 greatest challenges
‘To be a responsible Christian is to address those problems, not only in words, but in deeds.’
—The Rev. J. Philip Wogaman (Baltimore-Washington)
|
Word from Winkler — Putting flesh on words
‘Faithful budget’ prayer vigils resume
Don’t forget mental health
DREAM Sabbaths underway
Support Social Justice Endowment Fund
In the hand of God
10-Fold multimedia experience
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Ministry with the marginalized
Scoville Peace Fellowship
Illegitimate Debt Week
World Food Day, Oct. 16
Appalachian Assembly
Restoring justice Oct. 29
Peace Conference looks at poverty
United Methodist Student Day
On the next decade’s 3 greatest challenges
|
|
|
The United Methodist Church — General Board of Church and Society
100 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20002 — (202) 488.5600 |
|