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Election Day Communion Campaign
Nearly 200 United Methodist congregations among 715 taking part
Sponsors concerned Christians being too shaped by tactics, ideologies of political parties rather than allegiance to Jesus. read more »
A special message about the U.S. election
Exercise your freedom with joy, responsibility
A free society cannot remain free unless its citizens choose to accept and actively support this responsibility, says bishop. read more »
A prayer for the U.S. election
‘Call to mind the best that is within us’
Let those who follow your Son Jesus Christ be a peaceable people in the midst of division, bishop prays. read more »
Election guides address justice issues
Faith-based organizations tackle election from many perspectives
United Methodist Women, Faithful Budget Campaign, Interfaith Worker Justice, Bread for the World offer resources to evaluate upcoming election. 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 »
Social Principles and the Political Community
Allegiance to God takes precedence
Government’s ‘vital function’ is as vehicle for ordering of society. read more »
2008 election guide
Compares Democratic and Republican platforms with UMC statements
Can be downloaded from Web, links to other political parties. read more »
WCC calls on the UN to end violence in Zimbabwe, ensure free and fair election
Called to do more than simply make disciples
Because God’s values are embodied in the Social Creed, we are all called to live up to them. read more »
Word from Winkler — We should never water it down
Presidential Candidates Webcast
Host Sites Sought for Discussion on Faith and Security
Locations are sought to host Internet broadcast for March 9 Presidential candidate forum. read more »