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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...
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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.
Craig Hall
Craig Hall
Let's not forget those that are stricken by HIV/AIDS. I will be attending the worship service at Munsey UMC in JC on Dec. 1 to show my support and I hope you do too!
November 24 at 3:54pm
Linda Bales Todd
Linda Bales Todd
Thanks, Craig, for all you do to help eradicate this disease. The world needs your voice.
November 24 at 5:28pm
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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.
Craig Hall
Craig Hall
Go, Rev. Winkler, I'm behind you all the way!
November 24 at 3:55pm
Amy Dwyer
Amy Dwyer
Awesome! When will we ever learn....
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November 24 at 12:52pm
Andrew Besa
Andrew Besa
like thyis
Wed at 5:34am
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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!
Craig Hall
Craig Hall
Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and this is certainly one more thing to count! I'm so thankful for ministries such as this.
November 24 at 3:49pm
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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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General Board of Church and Society 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.
Raymond A. Foss
Raymond A. Foss
Very good.
November 24 at 9:08am
Linda Bales Todd
Linda Bales Todd
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Candy and the family, Richard. And, thanks, again, for the thoughtful, supportive article. You are a gift. Take care...peace to you.
November 24 at 12:20pm
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General Board of Church and Society Check out new videos from faith leaders discussing immigration! http://www.umc-gbcs.org/immigrationvideos.

November 23 at 3:05pm
Laura Young

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.

November 23 at 2:02pm · Report
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General Board of Church and Society Myths about U.S. health-care reform
Misinformation runs rampant through debate

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Document debunks misinformation.
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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...
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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 - ...
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General Board of Church and Society Ugandan Hope for Africa Choir visits the Umited Methodist Building.

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November 23 at 10:36am
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Sweet! They came to our Bishop's Retreat last month, and were fabulous, of course. Such big hearts!
November 23 at 10:54am
Taylor Walters Denyer
Taylor Walters Denyer
I pray that someone is helping the children with their reentry shock when they return to Uganda. We thought about forming a touring choir with the kids in the Kamina children's home and decided the experience would mess with the kids' heads too much.
November 23 at 12:07pm
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General Board of Church and Society welcomes the Hope for Africa choir from Uganda to the UM Building.

November 23 at 8:43am
Jackson Day
Jackson Day
They were wonderful. I hope there are videos of these tuneful, energetic, enthusiastic little kids somewhere!
November 23 at 10:36am
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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.
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John, please contact GBCS at webservant@umc-gbcs.org to discuss any issues you may have with this article. I believe you are misinterpreting the author's meaning in the quote you cited. I will forward your comment to our editor for review. Also, this article was not an attack on your (or anyone's) spiritual life. Rather, Bill is observing how "... See Morebiblical literalist" do not interpret all scripture literally.

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November 23 at 8:39am
Richard E. Edwards
Richard E. Edwards
GBCS, I'm glad you are engaging with Mr. Bernard on this.
November 23 at 10:42am