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Word from Winkler — A remarkable story
Were it not for the insistence of the faith community, PEPFAR would never have passed the U.S. Congress. read more »
Pa. bishops to oversee advocacy ministry
UMAdvocacyPA entering new era after 3 decades
Will move from being affiliated with annual conferences to becoming a ministry under guidance of Commonwealth’s 3 bishops. read more »
Gosnell’s actions are reprehensible
The verdict has been released and Doctor Kermit Gosnell has been convicted of the grisly murder of newborn babies who will only ever be known as Baby A, Baby C, Baby D and Baby E. He was also found guilty of the drug overdose of a Bhutanese immigrant, Karnamaya Mongar.... read more »
Word from Winkler — At long last, hope of progress
Dehumanization of immigrants is at clear odds with Christian values of compassion, mercy and dignity. read more »
United Methodists monitor immigration bill
Hope to ensure family reunification, humane treatment
120 United Methodist bishops, agencies, state and conference groups send statement to U.S. Senate. read more »
Whale Rider
(2003- 101 minutes- PG 13)
On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on,... read more »
Peace with Justice
"When I pray for peace, I pray not only that the enemies of my own country may cease to want war, but above all that my country will cease to do the things that make war inevitable." Thomas Merton As I walked through my neighborhood pharmacy to pick up a... read more »
Word from Winkler — Remembering Bob Edgar
Jim Winkler reflects on the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar. read more »
“Moms for Moms” petition launches
Petition urges funding to prevent malaria-related deaths
"Moms for Moms" petition launches to preserve U.S. global health funding to fight malaria and other diseases of poverty. read more »
Director and Organizer for Women’s and Children’s Advocacy sought
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) seeks to fill the position of Director and Organizer for Women’s and Children’s Advocacy. This position oversees the work of the Louise and Hugh Moore Population Project (LHMPP), which advocates for the health and... read more»