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Word from Winkler — The news of eternity
Jesus' command to love our enemies is a glorious statement of Christianity that is a deep source of shame for all Christians. read more »
Merkley/Paul amendment on Afghanistan applauded
Win Without War says U.S. Senate sent clear message to continue drawdowns
After more than 11 years in combat, American armed forces have done all that they can in Afghanistan, according to anti-war coalition statement. read more »
Social Principles bulletin inserts available
Free resource downloadable from General Board of Church & Society website
32 bulletin inserts in resource being continuously updated, including by request of local churches. read more »
Israel refuses to cooperate
Special Rapporteur reports to U.N. Human Rights Council
Cites Israel’s use of administrative detention, expansion of settlements and related violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. 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 »
Support Haiti housing rights
Sign petition from aid, human-rights organizations urging plan to address crisis
New United Methodist resolution recognizes need for Haitians to lead reconstruction efforts of their country. read more »
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a violation of human and civil rights that enslaves thousands of people across the globe. The United States’ Trafficking Victims Protection Act defines “severe forms of trafficking in persons” as a. sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by... 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 »
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 »
‘Modern-day Slavery’
FaithLink downloadable study resource
How can Christian faith help eradicate modern-day slavery, a persistent evil throughout the world? read more »