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Sanitation MDG will fall short
Billions still will lack sanitation by 2015
World Health Organization, U.N. Children’s Fund report says 1/3 global population will not have improved sanitation. read more »
Carbon market crossroads
Harnessing global markets to confront climate change
Stimulating much stronger climate action requires creating real political will: a sense of purpose that simply does not exist today. read more »
2013 legislative priorities
Immigration reform, reducing gun violence, ‘moral federal budget,’ combating human trafficking targeted
Priorities support Christian social concerns and represent areas to which the faith community can bring a unique voice to the legislative process. read more »
At God’s Table, April 5-8
11th Ecumenical Advocacy Days to focus on food justice
More than 50 workshops will support ending hunger, improving nutrition, creating more just, sustainable food systems and protecting God's creation. read more »
Social Principles Bulletin Inserts
The General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) has developed bulletin inserts featuring individual United Methodist Social Principles. The resource, designed to be included in church worship bulletins, can be downloaded for free from the agency’s website. The bulletin inserts are in two colors that will reproduce excellently... read more »
Faith and Facts Cards
Two-sided study card with Biblical references, United Methodist Social Principles and resolutions, facts regarding the issue, and steps you and your church can take to make a difference. Vist our store to order cards.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of economic and environmental justice. What is enough? How are our lifestyles affecting the rest of God's creation? Can we live our lives so that generations to come will also share in God's created abundance? Is it not enough for you to feed... Read More
Clean Water
We live on a planet that is covered by water - a sacred and abundant gift from God the Creator. The imagery and sacred meaning of water for Christians is clear throughout the Bible. Unfortunately, our use and misuse of this sacred gift has led to a water crisis in... Read More
7 Weeks of Water
Campaign during Lent focuses on ‘economy of water’
Ecumenical Water Network hopes to inspire churches to pray, reflect and act together for local and global water justice. read more »
Caring for God’s Creation
Steering committee to be formed
14 annual conferences represented in discussion about expanding Virginia ministry to denomination-wide. read more »