February 3, 2012

When the Church Bell Rang Racist recounts the sad history of how the white church in Alabama responded or, mostly failed to respond to the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s.

2nd renovation of historic Capitol Hill worship facility will offer more flexible space, chairs to replace pews.

The Rev. Ralph Roy had met the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Harlem, but their first ‘serious conversation’ was through prison bars in Georgia, and ultimately led to a ‘Prayer Pilgrimage’ and the largest mass incarceration of clergy in U.S. history.

All new insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act must include contraceptive coverage without patient cost-sharing, except in very narrow circumstances.

Africa University students setting out to emulate U.S. movement in hopes of strengthening their own prophetic voices for social change.

Evangelical church must recognize close identification with the political far right undermines outreach, needlessly compromising mission.

Call your U.S. senators to demand suspension of aid to the Honduras police and military until human rights improve and the total impunity they enjoy is suspended.

50 churches in 22 states, the District of Columbia and nations overseas, accepted the challenge last year to engage in international discussion about impact alcohol has on lives daily.

Apprehension increases among Nigerians who fear that calls for geographical division may intensify.

Relocation of base has been in negotiation since 1996 and continues to cause political strain on U.S.-Japan relations.

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

How can the church witness for peace and support those who have made sacrifices by serving in war for their country?

Resource offers suggested actions, information to take part in observance to raise awareness of the plight of victims of crime and juvenile offenders, and to support their families.

Use of technology to reduce carbon footprint, March 15-18, will demonstrate how to become more environmentally conscious and good steward of God’s earth.

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

Offering enables UMCOR to live out its mission to alleviate human suffering around the world.