November 2, 2011

As people around the world protest corporate greed, it is interesting that The United Methodist Church is to consider a resolution to become more corporate-like in its governance.

Interreligious faithful budget campaign hopes to convince U.S. Congress and Obama administration not to place undue burden on poor while shielding wealthiest from additional sacrifice.

Goals to stand in solidarity with women working for peace, gather facts and stories, and explore partnerships for ongoing education and advocacy.

UMC owns stock in 2 companies, Corrections Corp. of America and GEO Group, that run private prisons, a fast growing industry notorious for neglect and abuse of inmates, particularly people of color.

59 people from 10 states gathered at the United Methodist Buidling for training before visiting members of Congress.

United Methodists distribute $3 million in small grants to aid “church-oriented, Christ-centered AIDS ministries” in 38 countries.

Lack of political courage buoyed by wisdom in allocating resources to fundamental life-giving programs has resulted in unproductive, life-threatening activities.

Action against proposed transcontinental Keystone XL tar sands pipeline project intended to ship oil from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Letter urges President Obama to be more forceful in ensuring adequate nonproliferation funding.

GBCS’s work area on Alcohol, Other Addictions & Health Care wants to recognize you so your experience can help others.

7 conferences, 5 seminaries, and a jurisdictional organization receive awards from General Commission on Religion & Race.

Bishop asks if official expression of repentance by United Methodists for the church’s treatment of indigenous people is a waste of time.

How does Christian faith support and guide those seeking work? How can congregations offer ministries of hope to the unemployed?

National Council of Churches Justice for Women Working Group devotional offers diversity of stories, meditations for contemplation.

Wangari Maathai began a movement to reforest her country by paying poor women a few shillings to plant trees.

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