January 9, 2012

The United Methodist Social Principles call us to hold government accountable for its actions, which can be frustrating when new administrations from the ‘other party’ embrace the same failed policies despite promises to do otherwise.

General Board of Pension & Health Benefits announced decision to prohibit investments in companies that derive more than 10% of their revenue from the management and operation of prison facilities.

Petition campaign collects over 1,000 United Methodist signatures against unjust investments in companies that profit from mass incarcerations.

Pew research finds mainline Protestant denominations make up just 8% of the religious advocacy organizations in the U.S. capital, with Catholics and Evangelical Protestant groups having much larger representation.

When those in charge mistreat the poor and vulnerable, the scriptures say it is not just unkind, but also wrong and unjust, and it makes God angry.

Members of Muslim, Christian and Hindu communities affected, including a house of worship, but alleged perpetrator claims crime motivated by personal grievances, not religious intolerance.

Arbitrary immigration rules, bureaucratic mistakes put West Michigan pastor’s ministry in peril, pull family apart.

No religious persecution per se exists in the most populous Central American country, but discrimination creates tension nonetheless.

Voluntary program encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use.

Women’s development agency salutes determination to build a new country.

People of faith to come to U.S. Capitol for lobbying after education on advocacy, economy and federal budget priorities.

Faith-based eco-justice event will explore ways individuals and churches can become more environmentally conscious and good stewards of God’s Earth.

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.

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

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

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

Faith Advocates for Jobs will sponsor national event at Shiloh Baptist Church featuring Dr. James Forbes.

President of Saint Paul School of Theology to be featured speaker Jan. 15 in Chicago.