Faith in Action / May 9, 2011 / Wayne Rhodes, Editor (mailto:wrhodes@umc-gbcs.org)
Word from Winkler (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=enKCIOMxHjLLLZI&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
A significant death
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
It was a tragic mistake to transform the hunt for bin Laden from a criminal and intelligence operation into a military invasion of Iraq; hundreds of thousands of lives were sacrificed; trillions of dollars were wasted; and years were lost in doing so.
Bill requires Afghanistan exit strategy (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hgIIIXOJJmJSJ9L&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
16 co-sponsor bipartisan legislation; more sponsors sought
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
'Afghanistan Exit & Accountability Act' requires quarterly reports on costs of continuing 'longest' war and how much would be saved if U.S. withdraws forces within a reasonable time frame.
It's not about you! (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=ktKOJ6PVLpIZLjK&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
A reflection on loving mercy
By the Rev. Faith Fowler
It is not optional: We are to love mercy because people are lying and dying in the ditch.
Osama bin Laden was no 'Geronimo' (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=nwLUKfM7KsL6JtJ&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL) (http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=6769441&ct=9385025)
Code name for terrorist leader offends Native Americans
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Refute notion that Native leaders can be paralleled in any way with persons who 'unashamedly destroy life.'
When abstinence doesn't work (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=gfJGKUOFIlKTL9L&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL) Sex and the Church Logo
Sex and the Church
By the Rev. Steve Clapp
We should provide teens with the help that they need to relate their faith to their sexual decision-making and to remain safe from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Bin Laden death must be turning point (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=luIQJ9PZKrLVIfI&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
Churches called to commit to witness for peace
3 United Methodists among 19 Christian leaders who signed National Council of Churches statement following 'significant moment in turbulent history of past decade.'
Desecrating the sanctity of life (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=enJCKONxEkKIKVL&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
Shackling women prisoners during childbirth
By Heather Rice
Shackling women prisoners during childbirth is a shameful practice that strips away the dignity from the sacred moment of welcoming a new life into the world and increases danger to the health and well-being of both the child and mother.
'I Believe You' (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hgLIKXOJKnJPI5K&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL) (http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=6769441&ct=9385019)
Faith responses to intimate-partner violence
By Linda Bales Todd
Documentary addresses the church's silence in being in ministry with those living with violence in their homes.
Libya and religious freedom (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=ktJOL6PVIqIWKfJ&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
Does upheaval presage more persecution of Christians?
By Manohar James
Predominantly Muslim country has been somewhat tolerant of other faiths — unless they try to proselytize.
Peace with Justice Sunday (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=enKCIOMxHkLLLYI&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
United Methodist Special Sunday June 19
When you give to Peace with Justice Sunday, you support ministries worldwide to remove unjust systems and equip the victimized to live more fulfilled lives.
New clergy marriage policy voided (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hgIIIXOJJnJSJ8L&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
United Methodist Judicial Court rules same-sex unions 'null, void'
By Linda Bloom
Policy adopted but not yet implemented by United Methodists in New York Conference to let clergy marry 'at their own discretion.'
Worldwide action for peace nears (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=ktKOJ6PVLqIZLiK&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, May 29 to June 4
Week-long observance is to encourage concerned communities and individuals to make a common witness by participating in worship, educational events and acts of advocacy to support just peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
World Sunday for Peace May 22 (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=nwLUKfM7KtL6JsJ&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
Celebrate with the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in Jamaica
World Council of Churches invites congregations around the globe to celebrate God's gift of peace by creating a wave of praise and prayer encircling the earth.
Change proposed for ecumenical agency (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=gfJGKUOFImKTL8L&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
Council of Bishops overwhelmingly approves taking responsibility
By Heather Hahn
United Methodist General Commission on Christian Unity & Interreligiious Concerns would cease to exist as separate entity.
Change the World May 14-15 (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=jiKML3PRKpJ0IiK&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL) (http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=6769441&ct=9358803)
More than 100,000 persons took part in first weekend
United Methodists will participate in community service projects on Saturday, May 14; they will invite their neighbors to attend church services on Sunday, May 15.
Churches for Middle East Peace conference (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=enJCKONxElKIKUL&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL)
'For the Peace of Jerusalem' May 22-24
Archbishop Elias Chacour will be featured speaker at the conference whose purpose is to facilitate a negotiated, just, peaceful resolution to the Israel/Palestine conflict.
On bin Laden not 'Geronimo' (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hgLIKXOJKoJPI4K&s=eeIHKXOtEdINIRNDF&m=gjITI3PKJgJXIkL) (http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=6769441&ct=9385089)
'While we decry terrorism in any form, we refute the notion that our Native leaders, past and current, be paralleled in any way with persons who unashamedly destroy life.'
—The Rev. Chebon Kernell (Oklahoma)
Showing posts with label faith in action. Show all posts
Showing posts with label faith in action. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Faith in Action april 6, 2011: picking pockets of poor, AIDS crisis in USA, human trafficking, death penality gone 4 states
Faith in Action / April 6, 2011 / Wayne Rhodes, Editor (mailto:wrhodes@umc-gbcs.org)
Word from Winkler (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=lwKSJdM2ImJ0JqL&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Picking the pockets of the poor
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
God sides with the poor, not because they are more virtuous than the rich, but because that is God's way of healing the pain in the human family.
Religious Freedom Internship (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=epIEKSNAKfINL6K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Joint effort of General Board of Church & Society, Asbury Seminary
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Intern will write articles, create materials to help local churches understand, combat religious intolerance.
Religious freedom not a given (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hiJKK1OMIiLUJgJ&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Anti-conversion bills in India stymie active propagation of faith
By Manohar James
Religious fanaticism of the majority, national idealism and spiritual oppression threaten freedom of faith, says writer who was beaten for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Native American mascots must go (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=kvLQLaMYLlK1LqI&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Time to remove them is long passed
By the Rev. Chebon Kernell
Representations undermine ability of American Indian Nations to portray accurate, respectful images of their culture, spirituality and traditions.
Alcohol marketing and young people (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=doJCIPNwFeJOJ6K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Alcohol Free Lent
By David Jernigan, PhD
The more alcohol advertising and marketing young people are exposed to, the more likely they are to drink or, if already drinking, to drink more.
Illinois chooses life over death (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=juIOK7PULlKSKfL&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
16th state to abolish capital punishment
By Kathy Gilbert
Illinois third state in four years to abolish penalty; Connecticut, Kansas, Montana, Maryland debating doing so.
'Oh to walk where Jesus walked' (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=cdJALMMsFeJFIVK&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
By Margie Briggs
Writer says trip one of the most important things church can do for young clergy members as they begin their ministry.
Gender, justice take center stage (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=fgLGIVNELhIMK5J&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Union Seminary dean says religion is about human well-being
By Lesley Carter
United Methodists join several hundred faith-based advocates to pursue justice at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Know your status! (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=itIMI4PQJkKTIfI&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Speaker wonders how anyone can say U.S. doesn't have HIV/AIDS problem
By Linda Bales Todd
What's happening in the U.S. is not too far from what's happening in Africa, according to executive director of S.C. HIV/AIDS Council.
I love my country (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=epIEKSNAKgINL5K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Israeli Defense Forces soldier explains why he criticizes Israel
By Noam Raz
Security needs can't be used as justification for reprehensible acts.
Battling human trafficking (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hiJKK1OMIjLUJfJ&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Women, girls 80% of victims
By Linda Bloom
U.N. defines human trafficking as recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of people by threat, abduction, deception or abuse of power for sexual or labor-related exploitation.
Native American Ministries Sunday (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=kvLQLaMYLmK1LpI&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
United Methodist Special Sunday May 8
Gifts help develop, strengthen ministries within annual conferences and across the United States.
Heritage Sunday May 22 (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=doJCIPNwFfJOJ5K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
'Engaging in Ministry with the Poor: Our Heritage'
Resources from General Commission on Archives & History include PowerPoint, prayers, hymns, scripture readings.
Retreat for Creation's Caretakers (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=ghKIIYOILiIVKfJ&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
April 30, Richmond, Va.
Experience to deepen understanding of relationships with God, each other and creation.
On USAID spending priorities (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=cdJALMMsFfJFIUK&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
'In Afghanistan USAID does not do projects on the basis of need, but on the basis of military necessity.'
—David Wildman (General Board of Global Ministries)
The United Methodist Church — General Board of Church and Society
100 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20002 — (202) 488-5600 — www.umc-gbcs.org (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=fgLGIVNELiIMK4J&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. The people of The United Methodist Church.
Word from Winkler (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=lwKSJdM2ImJ0JqL&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Picking the pockets of the poor
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
God sides with the poor, not because they are more virtuous than the rich, but because that is God's way of healing the pain in the human family.
Religious Freedom Internship (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=epIEKSNAKfINL6K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Joint effort of General Board of Church & Society, Asbury Seminary
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
Intern will write articles, create materials to help local churches understand, combat religious intolerance.
Religious freedom not a given (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hiJKK1OMIiLUJgJ&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Anti-conversion bills in India stymie active propagation of faith
By Manohar James
Religious fanaticism of the majority, national idealism and spiritual oppression threaten freedom of faith, says writer who was beaten for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Native American mascots must go (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=kvLQLaMYLlK1LqI&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Time to remove them is long passed
By the Rev. Chebon Kernell
Representations undermine ability of American Indian Nations to portray accurate, respectful images of their culture, spirituality and traditions.
Alcohol marketing and young people (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=doJCIPNwFeJOJ6K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Alcohol Free Lent
By David Jernigan, PhD
The more alcohol advertising and marketing young people are exposed to, the more likely they are to drink or, if already drinking, to drink more.
Illinois chooses life over death (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=juIOK7PULlKSKfL&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
16th state to abolish capital punishment
By Kathy Gilbert
Illinois third state in four years to abolish penalty; Connecticut, Kansas, Montana, Maryland debating doing so.
'Oh to walk where Jesus walked' (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=cdJALMMsFeJFIVK&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
By Margie Briggs
Writer says trip one of the most important things church can do for young clergy members as they begin their ministry.
Gender, justice take center stage (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=fgLGIVNELhIMK5J&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Union Seminary dean says religion is about human well-being
By Lesley Carter
United Methodists join several hundred faith-based advocates to pursue justice at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Know your status! (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=itIMI4PQJkKTIfI&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Speaker wonders how anyone can say U.S. doesn't have HIV/AIDS problem
By Linda Bales Todd
What's happening in the U.S. is not too far from what's happening in Africa, according to executive director of S.C. HIV/AIDS Council.
I love my country (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=epIEKSNAKgINL5K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Israeli Defense Forces soldier explains why he criticizes Israel
By Noam Raz
Security needs can't be used as justification for reprehensible acts.
Battling human trafficking (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hiJKK1OMIjLUJfJ&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Women, girls 80% of victims
By Linda Bloom
U.N. defines human trafficking as recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of people by threat, abduction, deception or abuse of power for sexual or labor-related exploitation.
Native American Ministries Sunday (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=kvLQLaMYLmK1LpI&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
United Methodist Special Sunday May 8
Gifts help develop, strengthen ministries within annual conferences and across the United States.
Heritage Sunday May 22 (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=doJCIPNwFfJOJ5K&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
'Engaging in Ministry with the Poor: Our Heritage'
Resources from General Commission on Archives & History include PowerPoint, prayers, hymns, scripture readings.
Retreat for Creation's Caretakers (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=ghKIIYOILiIVKfJ&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
April 30, Richmond, Va.
Experience to deepen understanding of relationships with God, each other and creation.
On USAID spending priorities (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=cdJALMMsFfJFIUK&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
'In Afghanistan USAID does not do projects on the basis of need, but on the basis of military necessity.'
—David Wildman (General Board of Global Ministries)
The United Methodist Church — General Board of Church and Society
100 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20002 — (202) 488-5600 — www.umc-gbcs.org (http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=fgLGIVNELiIMK4J&s=kuLTLfPRLjJZK9P1F&m=aeKJIUPAIjJKIZK)
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. The people of The United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Faith in Action 1/18/11
Faith in Action / January 18, 2011 / Wayne Rhodes, Editor (mailto:wrhodes@umc-gbcs.org)
Word from Winkler (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Heeding the prophets
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
It is in the best interest of society to ensure that people continue to be able to contribute to the common good.
Social Principles bulletin inserts (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
New resource downloable from Web
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
13 Social Principles in first release highlight positions on issues such as immigrants, health care, religious minorities, racism, children's rights and sexual orientation.
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Coalition calls for effective gun policies
24 national faith organizations form coalition to confront America's gun violence epidemic.
Lives lost in Tucson shooting mourned (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Prayers raised for victims, families
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
General Board of Church & Society condemns vitriolic political discourse, calls for more responsible gun laws.
Time for 'soul searching' about toxic rhetoric (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
50+ faith leaders letter to Congress
Christian, Jewish, Muslim leaders call for renewed commitment to dialog, democracy in full-page ad in Roll Call .
It was an amazing year (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Building justice movements must go on
By Bill Mefford
In 2010 United Methodists engaged those directly affected by broken systems and moved in mission to address injustice, which must still be confronted in 2011.
Real reason UMC is losing members (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Doing "Gospel" thing, refusing to do 'success' thing
By The Rev. Doug Bowling
During past five decades of decline, United Methodism has taken right stand on right issues, points out retired clergyman.
New START passes Senate (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Russians poised to approve pact
By Mark Harrison
Analysts say treaty will contribute to 'reset' of relations between Russia and U.S.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail' (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Church leaders respond
Christian Churches Together notes that apparently no clergy response to Dr. Martin Luther King's famous letter has been issued before.
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
The fight for racial equality in the U.S.
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
The 'dean' of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, writes his first book at age 89, telling how faith helped him to endure.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25 (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Theme: '1 in the Apostles' Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayer'
Student homily contest, May 9-12 National Workshop on Christian Unity in Pittsburgh tied to celebration.
Bread for the World letters campaign (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Make U.S. foreign aid more effective
Changes sought in U.S. aid on 4 fronts: reduce poverty, accountability, transformed agency, meet needs and wants of local people.
Letter on abortion, unplanned pregnancies (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Sent to White House
Interfaith group applauds some efforts of Obama administration, but questions whether real progress on policies has been achieved.
Mission to be focus of SBC 21 training (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
North Alabama Conference, Jan. 21-22
Stengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century event will bring speakers from across the country to Birmingham.
On racism progress (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
'Too often we have elected to be comfortable rather than prophetic.'
—Christian Churches Together response to 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'
The United Methodist Church — General Board of Church and Society
100 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20002 — (202) 488-5600 — www.umc-gbcs.org(http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. The people of The United Methodist Church.
Word from Winkler (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Heeding the prophets
By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society
It is in the best interest of society to ensure that people continue to be able to contribute to the common good.
Social Principles bulletin inserts (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
New resource downloable from Web
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
13 Social Principles in first release highlight positions on issues such as immigrants, health care, religious minorities, racism, children's rights and sexual orientation.
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Coalition calls for effective gun policies
24 national faith organizations form coalition to confront America's gun violence epidemic.
Lives lost in Tucson shooting mourned (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Prayers raised for victims, families
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
General Board of Church & Society condemns vitriolic political discourse, calls for more responsible gun laws.
Time for 'soul searching' about toxic rhetoric (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
50+ faith leaders letter to Congress
Christian, Jewish, Muslim leaders call for renewed commitment to dialog, democracy in full-page ad in Roll Call .
It was an amazing year (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Building justice movements must go on
By Bill Mefford
In 2010 United Methodists engaged those directly affected by broken systems and moved in mission to address injustice, which must still be confronted in 2011.
Real reason UMC is losing members (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Doing "Gospel" thing, refusing to do 'success' thing
By The Rev. Doug Bowling
During past five decades of decline, United Methodism has taken right stand on right issues, points out retired clergyman.
New START passes Senate (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Russians poised to approve pact
By Mark Harrison
Analysts say treaty will contribute to 'reset' of relations between Russia and U.S.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail' (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Church leaders respond
Christian Churches Together notes that apparently no clergy response to Dr. Martin Luther King's famous letter has been issued before.
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
The fight for racial equality in the U.S.
By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
The 'dean' of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, writes his first book at age 89, telling how faith helped him to endure.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25 (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Theme: '1 in the Apostles' Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayer'
Student homily contest, May 9-12 National Workshop on Christian Unity in Pittsburgh tied to celebration.
Bread for the World letters campaign (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Make U.S. foreign aid more effective
Changes sought in U.S. aid on 4 fronts: reduce poverty, accountability, transformed agency, meet needs and wants of local people.
Letter on abortion, unplanned pregnancies (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Sent to White House
Interfaith group applauds some efforts of Obama administration, but questions whether real progress on policies has been achieved.
Mission to be focus of SBC 21 training (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
North Alabama Conference, Jan. 21-22
Stengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century event will bring speakers from across the country to Birmingham.
On racism progress (http://www.kintera.org/TR.
'Too often we have elected to be comfortable rather than prophetic.'
—Christian Churches Together response to 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'
The United Methodist Church — General Board of Church and Society
100 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20002 — (202) 488-5600 — www.umc-gbcs.org(http://www.kintera.org/TR.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. The people of The United Methodist Church.
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