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Contact your U.S. Representative
HR 1565 has 140+ co-sponsors, and counting
Urge your member of Congress to co-sponsor ‘National Commission on Mass Violence Act,’ which includes background checks on gun sales. read more »
Change the words, change the world
How you label something can have a powerful effect for better or worse
What is being discussed is reasonable ‘regulation,’ not ‘control’ of firearms. read more »
Mental health and gun violence
Resources compiled by Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition
‘Grounded in Faith’ intended to prevent stigmatizing people with mental illnesses. read more »
By all means, save some!
A commentary on the U.S. Senate vote against gun safety bills
Senators profess more concern for protecting right to keep and bear arms than what U..S. Constitution and culture both value most: human life. read more »
Word from Winkler — Ups and downs
There’s seldom a dull day serving a Church where dizzying highs and lows compete constantly. read more »
2013 Peace with Justice grants
$48,000 awarded to 14 ministries
Grants go to programs that address issues such as gun violence, immigration, Palestine, human trafficking and racial discrimination. read more »
Shame on the Senate
Defeat of gun legislation not the end by any means
Efforts will continue to pass universal background checks on all gun sales, bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. read more »
Faith leaders endorsed Manchin-Toomey proposal
Legislation would expand background checks on gun purchases
Faiths United declares Congress ‘must not waste any more precious time.’ 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 »
A ‘most meaningful step’ to curb gun violence
Clergy asked to send letter to U.S. Senators
Letter urges supporting legislation to ban assault weapons, require background checks at point of sale. read more »