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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 »

by Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church and Society
on January 11, 2013

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 »

December 19, 2012

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 »

by Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
on October 04, 2012

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 »

August 06, 2012

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 »

August 06, 2012

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 »

by Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
on August 06, 2012

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 »

by Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church and Society
on July 26, 2012

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 »

by Michael Neuroth
on January 16, 2012

‘Modern-day Slavery’

FaithLink downloadable study resource

How can Christian faith help eradicate modern-day slavery, a persistent evil throughout the world? read more »

by Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action
on May 20, 2011

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