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General Board of Church and Society A cultural lesson for Thanksgiving
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In a timely Thanksgiving message (but too late for our print version), United Methodist Bishop Timothy Whitaker (Florida) asks in his blog whether Native Americans have a place at the table today. He reflects on the recent decision by the...
General Board of Church and Society World AIDS Day is December 1st.
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It is a time for special programs on HIV/AIDS education and religious worship services that focus on intercessory and healing prayer, hope in God, and love and compassion in the midst of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
General Board of Church and Society Word from Winkler: Speaking out at a crucial time
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Military occupation does not work. Jesus understood this. He lived under Roman military occupation. He had no tolerance for the religious authorities who collaborated with the Romans.
General Board of Church and Society Help Eradicate Poverty with Fair Trade Giving! http://www.umc-gbcs.org/FairTradePledge
General Board of Church and Society Help Eradicate Poverty Thru Fair Trade Giving! http://www.umc-gbcs.org/FairTradePledge
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This holiday season, make a commitment to buying fair trade gifts. Whether its one gift or all your giving, buying fair trade makes a difference!
General Board of Church and Society Conflict minerals trade act will stop "financing the world’s deadliest conflict since World War II"
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The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society is among a coalition of international nonprofit organizations that released a joint statement last week welcoming introduction of the “Conflict Minerals Trade Act of 2009” in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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We have met the enemy … by Richard Hearne.
Unlikely sources can strain pursuit of justice
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GBCS is the social action arm of The United Methodist Church. As such, it is involved in the most controversial, contentious issues on both the theological and political landscapes.
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Check out new videos from faith leaders discussing immigration! http://www.umc-gbcs.org/immigrationvideo
Laura Young THANK YOU for these outstanding posts. Please keep ‘em coming! Many of us use the “share” feature to re-post them on our walls so that more and more people can become involved. I am extremely grateful for and proud of GBCS. Grace and peace to each of you.
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Myths about U.S. health-care reform
Misinformation runs rampant through debate
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Document debunks misinformation.
General Board of Church and Society An inhumane policy. A commentary on Palestinian home demolitions
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Tina Whitehead is a member of Oakmont United Methodist Church in the Western Pennsylvania Conference. She has been volunteering “off and on” since 2006 primarily with Sabeel in East Jerusalem and with the Bethlehem Bible College this year. With the Bethlehem Bible College, Whitehead is helping coord...
General Board of Church and Society Global Young People's Convocations and Legislative Assembly - July 21-26, 2010 (Berlin, Germany)
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The Legislative Assembly is where the voice of the world's Young People is heard. This gathering considers, writes and votes on legislation to be brought before the United Methodist Church's top body - ...
General Board of Church and Society Ugandan Hope for Africa Choir visits the Umited Methodist Building.
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General Board of Church and Society welcomes the Hope for Africa choir from Uganda to the UM Building.
General Board of Church and Society A new religious zealot: Fundamentalist ‘elites’ vs. evangelicals
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The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) recently passed a statement calling for a comprehensive reform of immigration laws. The statement indicates a growing consensus across the theological spectrum among people of faith that reform is necessary as an issue of justice.
