November 10, 2011

Church and Society

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Word from Winkler — A prayer for fall
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

An entreaty for the commitment to give back to God some of our wealth, time and talent, so that the world for which our Lord died can hear the truth, find the reality of Christ’s grace and return the lost to shelter, the least to their rightful place and the last to the front of the line.

United Methodist Church has a problem
Investment in private prisons denies stance on criminal justice reform
By Bill Mefford

Divestment opportunity to show corporate confession and repentance real and powerful.

DREAM Sabbaths in 45 states
United Methodists hold half of observances
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

More than 500 events raise awareness of unjust situation thwarting ambitions of young, undocumented immigrants brought to this country by their parents.

National grassroots organizers needed
Initiative to strengthen annual conferences, local churches
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

12-month campaign to empower United Methodists on issues of criminal justice, poverty, peace, human trafficking and violence against women.

The broken-open church
A reflection on the Beatitudes and Mark 2:1-12
By the Rev. Dr. Peter Storey

4 men break through a roof to bring a paralyzed friend to Jesus, and in doing so show where changing the world begins: with making a place of welcome for others in our souls.

International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church
Pray for North Korea which has intensified attacks on Jesus' followers
By the Rev. Manohar James

Observance not only raises awareness about afflicted Christians, but also appeals to Christians worldwide to pause purposefully for a day and intercede for their persecuted faith community.

Super prayer vigil on budget
Nov. 20 in Lafayette Park across from White House, around the nation
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

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.

Bridging faith and foreign policy
The fight to eradicate a killer disease
By Bishop Mike Lowry

Progress has been made, not just through faith-based efforts but also through the U.S. government, in this fight against a disease that needlessly kills more than 800,000 children every year.

$3 million grant
Boosts Imagine No Malaria campaign
By Linda Bloom

Grant from Gates Foundation, in collaboration with U.N. Foundation, will provide administrative support to help reach United Methodist $75 million fund-raising goal.

Peace with Justice grants
Deadline to apply Jan. 6

$50,000 awarded in 2011 to 18 ministries, including a Central Conference project and 17 in four of the five U.S. jurisdictions.

Part-time consultant sought
For UMC Global AIDS Fund Committee

Consultant will evaluate, implement communications strategy with AIDS contact persons.

U.S. Congo policy
'Matching Deeds to Words to End the World’s Deadliest War’

Report criticizes Obama administration’s ad hoc initiatives in the deadliest conflict since World War II.

San Francisco wage theft ordinance
Passes unanimously, joins growing number across U.S.

Coalition works with business and government officials to make a difference for working people and their families in San Francisco.

Social justice internships
During summer in U.S. capital for seminary students

Interns will work for 8-10 weeks during the summer, engage in theological, ethical, political and practical dialogue about issues.

Ethnic young-adult internships
For U.S. ethnic minorities or Central Conference young adults
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Persons, ages 18-22, interested in exploring public policy and social justice advocacy will work in U.S. capital during the summer.

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 defeat of Mississippi’s ‘personhood’ initiative
‘The clergy who spoke out provided a moral framework for the bad policy argument and an even larger moral foundation for voters.’
—Burns Strider


Word from Winkler — A prayer for fall

United Methodist Church has a problem

DREAM Sabbaths in 45 states

National grassroots organizers needed

The broken-open church

International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church

Super prayer vigil on budget

Bridging faith and foreign policy

$3 million grant

Peace with Justice grants

Part-time consultant sought

U.S. Congo policy

San Francisco wage theft ordinance

Social justice internships

Ethnic young-adult internships

United Methodist Student Day

On the defeat of Mississippi’s ‘personhood’ initiative

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