January 17, 2012

Rarely has the denomination’s ‘official’ leaders supported those who stepped out in faith on behalf of civil rights, justice and peace.

General Board of Church & Society hopes change will finally make it easier for thousands of American families with mixed immigration status to remain together.

An unusual experience played an important role in defining white pastor’s journey in the civil rights movement.

When you wrestle with the figures — mostly affecting women and children — and horrific stories of 15-year-old granddaughters trafficked for sex, you wonder where God is in all of this.

President Obama declares U.S. stands with all those held in compelled service; recognizes the people, organizations and government entities working to combat human trafficking; and recommits to bringing an end to this human rights abuse.

Minor decrease in funding for international family planning signals advocacy community holding its ground.

Virginia Conference to host discernment meeting Jan. 27-28 about organization similar to United Methodist Rural Fellowship.

Theme: ‘We will all be changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ’ (1 Corinthians 15:51-58)

Christians are called to care about all of God’s creation — instinctively, equitably and holistically — whether or not it makes for good television.

Sharp rise in demolitions in 2011 accompanied by accelerated expansion of Israeli settlements.

Significant changes being implemented by the Cuban government to permanently alter the island's economy have so far fallen on deaf ears in Washington.

Virginia UMW, Board of Church & Society annual event will include advocacy visits at state capitol.

Summit allows persons to share stories of ministry and service to families living in poverty in ‘our neighborhoods,’ lay groundwork for planning summit in March.

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

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

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