October 26, 2011

Not a single American Christian denomination has learned any fundamental lessons from the catastrophe in Iraq and Afghanistan, nor forsworn war as a result of it.

Grants support diverse ministries, including immigrant justice work in Texas, criminal justice reform in Florida, youth ministry in the Philippines and a Native American Organizing Initiative; 2 support interagency programs involving GBCS and the General Boards of Discpleship and Global Ministries.

Anyone who speaks from the pulpit has the opportunity to literally save lives, both spiritually and physically, but you need to speak up to do so.

Multiplicity of crises of food, fuel and finance has adversely affected timely, substantive achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, even reversing previous gains.

Iran is ranked as one of the worst violators of a fundamental human right: religious freedom.

The General Board of Church & Society seeks a part-time intern to raise awareness of Agent Orange’s impact and mobilize a United Methodist response.

2 United Methodists to take part in kickoff of 4th “Fighting Poverty with Faith” national mobilization on Oct. 27 at the Capitol Hill Safeway store.

You may not know that some 10,000 Palestinian prisoners are in Israeli jails, and you can hardly talk to anyone who doesn’t know some one arrested.

Philanthropist praises denomination for efforts in fight to prevent and treat malaria.

U.S. ambassador to U.N. acknowledges international community’s unique capacity and solemn responsibility to protect civilians and prevent mass atrocities.

Growing number of influential voices insist that the nearly 20-year, U.S.-sponsored peace process has reached its terminal phase.

Peacemaker helped select the Truth & Reconciliation Commission in South Africa and founded the Gun Free South Africa movement.

New book challenges congregations to move beyond only offering ministries to these people to being in full relationships with them.

Attendance limited to 20 African-American or Hispanic/Latino persons under age 45 who can bring a ministry partner.

Offering provides scholarships and loans for students attending United Methodist-related and other accredited colleges and universities.