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‘My children’
A reflection on Mother’s Day
It is easy to forget that Mother’s Day was originally a plea for an end to war. read more »
Bishop urges peace in Korea
Efforts should be ‘conversational, not confrontational’ or driven by conflict
Jung calls it ‘a painful reality North and South Korea have remained at war for over 60 years.’ read more »
Word from Winkler — What a week!
The United Methodist Building bustled this week with people hoping to reform unjust laws; domestic violence, Northern Ireland got time, too. read more »
Ecumenical Korea Peace Conference
May 15-17 at Korean UMC of Atlanta
Purpose to build coalition to advocate for officially ending Korean War. read more »
Silent garden’s power
Beautifully nurtured garden stands as contrast to ugliness of Separation Wall
Mission intern tells bishop garden is ‘our witness against separation and oppression and violence.’ read more »
Every day is an Easter day
A reflection on Easter in the Holy Land
Where and when we celebrate the Risen Lord should be ongoing because it carries a message that should not be limited to one day of the year or a particular place on Earth. read more »
‘Disinterest’ among Palestinians
Western Pennsylvania missionary reports on Obama’s Holy Land visit
Considers president’s most powerful message his humanizing of the Palestinian people. read more »
Word from Winkler — National amnesia
Sadly, few sermons will be preached this week about the war of aggression the U.S. undertook against Iraq. read more »
10th anniversary of Iraq War
‘Costly, bitter conflict based on falsehoods and hyperbole,’ says Lee
Congresswoman calls March 19 ‘solemn anniversary’ of a tragedy. read more »
Remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism list
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Any rationale for keeping Cuba on list has long-since disappeared, according to Latin America Working Group. read more »