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Global Young People’s Gathering headed to the Philippines
The Division on Ministries with Young People of the United Methodist Board of Discipleship (DMYP) is hosting the Global Young People’s Convocation and Legislative Assembly (GYPCLA) in Tagaytay, Luzon, The Philippines July 16 – 20, 2014. read more »
Forum on Philippines elections
Philippines Board of Church & Society co-organizer of April 11 event
Bishop Juan encourages United Methodists to attend ‘important educational offering.’ read more »
Philippines targeting religious leaders
Testimony to the U.N. Human Rights Council
4 killed who were advocates for environmental justice and in defending rights of indigenous peoples against aggressive development of mining industry. read more »
New ministry approach
Missioners to combine medical mission with advocacy for justice in the Philippines
When short-term mission trips are integrated as part of a congregation’s overall ministry and engaged correctly, they can be a powerful witness for the Good News of Jesus Christ. read more »
Word from Winkler — Mentors
The examples of Jesus Christ and others have strengthened, buoyed and guided during a life dedicated to the pursuit of justice. read more »
Word from Winkler - A prayer for summer
We know not what a day may bring forth, but we know Thou art the One we can always, always trust. read more »
$130,728 in 2012 Ethnic Local Church grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This spring, directors of the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) have awarded $130,728 in Ethnic Local Church grants. The Ethnic Local Church Grants program is to strengthen congregations through education, advocacy or leadership development for social-justice engagement. Grants are awarded twice each year. ... read more»
National grassroots organizing team
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A national team of grassroots organizers has been assembled by the General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) to lead a year-long initiative to empower local United Methodist congregations to address social justice issues. The new team will work to build strong local networks within the... read more»
Heeding God’s call
A reflection on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and human trafficking
When you wrestle with the figures — mostly affecting women and children — and horrific stories of 15-year-old granddaughters trafficked for sex, you wonder where God is in all of this. read more »