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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 »
Interconnections Exercise
This exercise will help to increase awareness of social, economic and environmental issues and the ways in which the issues intersect. The exercise also encourages critical thinking and can be used with groups of any size. Interconnections... read more »
Missin’ Out on May Day?!
On May 1st of 1999 I left Manila, Philippines early in the morning, somewhat frustrated that I will miss out on May Day workers’ rallies and actions. I was headed for a meeting of the UMC Concern for Workers Task Force in Oregon. After I checked into the hotel and... read more »
The Reluctance to Discuss Economic Justice
I have noticed in some of the discussions I have heard around General Conference these last few days that many progressives have become less and less comfortable with talking about economic justice. We talk generally about justice for the poor, but that is the extent of it much of the... read more »
On the Hill: Ending Mass Incarceration
United Methodists continue to lead efforts to end mass incarceration. Last week, Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-3) sponsored Banking on Bondage: Private Prisons and Mass Incarceration on Capitol Hill. The event, moderated by David Fathi, director of the ACLU's National Prison Project, featured several leading experts in the area including: ... read more »
Annual conferences report
Resolutions speak to current issues
The denomination’s stance on homosexuality issues continues to be a concern as this summer’s conferences considered petitions to next year’s General Conference. Other issues raised include Israel/Palestine, abortion, immigration reform, collective bargaining rights, hydraulic fracturing, racism and bullying. read more »
2011 legislative priorities
Overcoming global poverty, U.S. jobs crisis, clean air on list
Health-care, immigration reform, family planning remain on advocacy agenda. read more »
Labor Day
FaithLink downloadable study resource
Sept. 6 the United States observes Labor Day in, a holiday to honor the social and economic achievements of workers. read more »
Asked to preach on immigration
Desert Southwest Conference encourages pastors
Sunday before Labor Day called ‘appropriate time’ to honor all laborers; General Board of Discipleship offers worship resources. read more »
12 ethnic young adults begin internships
Work at social justice ministries in U.S. capital
Summer interns drawn from 11 conferences, all jurisdictions. read more »