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Word from Winkler — A remarkable story
Were it not for the insistence of the faith community, PEPFAR would never have passed the U.S. Congress. read more »
How can this be?
A reflection on a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border
United Methodist bishop engages with her ‘family’ through the wire mesh, 12-ft.-high fence at the border. read more »
Effort to make Social Principles more global
Criticism leveled as too expansive, too U.S.-centric
General Conference adopted petition from European Central Conferences to make Social Principles ‘more succinct, theologically founded and globally relevant.’ read more »
Pa. bishops to oversee advocacy ministry
UMAdvocacyPA entering new era after 3 decades
Will move from being affiliated with annual conferences to becoming a ministry under guidance of Commonwealth’s 3 bishops. read more »
Gosnell’s actions are reprehensible
The verdict has been released and Doctor Kermit Gosnell has been convicted of the grisly murder of newborn babies who will only ever be known as Baby A, Baby C, Baby D and Baby E. He was also found guilty of the drug overdose of a Bhutanese immigrant, Karnamaya Mongar.... read more »
Word from Winkler — At long last, hope of progress
Dehumanization of immigrants is at clear odds with Christian values of compassion, mercy and dignity. read more »
United Methodists monitor immigration bill
Hope to ensure family reunification, humane treatment
120 United Methodist bishops, agencies, state and conference groups send statement to U.S. Senate. read more »
Statement on ‘Border Security, Economic Opportunity & Immigration Modernization Act’
120 United Methodist bishops, general agencies and other denomination entities have issued a statement to U.S. senators commending the “Gang of 8” attempt at immigration reform. The statement salutes “this first step towards just and humane reform” and urges the senators to improve the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity & Immigration Modernization Act ... read more»
Modeling Jesus’ love
Peace with Justice Sunday is May 26
United Methodist Special Sunday changes lives where joy of knowing Christ is mixed with violence. read more »
Bishops to visit U.S. southern border
Hope to sharpen focus on ministry there
Will be joined by border-community residents, Methodist Church of Mexico leaders and area United Methodists. read more »