December 19, 2011

The U.S. withdrew its last troops from Iraq this week, leaving behind the detritus of an enormous, tragic disaster, but few seem to have learned anything from a calamity of such magnitude.

A church indifferent to worldly struggles and to the plight of the poor is following its own agenda, not God’s, declares head of National Council of Churches.

The beautiful land of the Prince of Peace’s birth and life was also filled with other images not soon forgotten.

Celebrate Christmas with your turkeys and your toys, write letters to Santa, be good girls and boys,
But don’t forget the baby king, don’t forget the reason we sing.

232-page book offers meditations, commentaries, devotions and prayers about the U.N. Millennium Development Goals.

This season of repentance offers an excellent time to evaluate the gap between the unjust world we live in and the just world we are called to create.

Ratification would enhance U.S. effectiveness and credibility in urging other countries to stop the use of torture, according to faith leaders.

Offering supports vital community ministries that teach and advocate for justice, especially among people struggling to survive on the margins of society.

Annual conferences were invited to send persons, age 35 and under, who may be either Elders or Deacons, and serving a local church full-time.

United Methodist Global AIDS Fund Committee event to heighten awareness about HIV/AIDS and highlight ways faith-based organizations are addressing the issue.

12-month position to build support for public policies addressing addiction issues, including confronting alcohol, tobacco and gambling industry efforts to loosen regulation and market to young people.

Consultant will assist social-justice agency in building awareness of health-care policy issues among United Methodists, develop resources for local churches.

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

Nationwide night of simultaneous dinners and discussions will be in churches, homes, community centers and kitchens to promote positive change in the world.

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

10-week work experience in public service for in Washington, D.C., at federal agencies, nonprofits and for-profit businesses.

Substantive, fast-paced internship program designed to give undergraduates interested in civil and human rights real-world experience.

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