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Written: 10/23/2009
By Linda Bloom Oct. 16, 2009 | STAMFORD, Conn. (UMNS) United Methodist Bishop Thomas Bickerton keeps a $10 bill in his pocket so he can demonstrate how little money it takes to protect an African household from malaria. But the roving ambassador for the denomination's involveme...
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Written: 10/23/2009
GCORR Commentary By Jeneane Jones* Former President Jimmy Carter brings up the dreaded "R" word in the debate over the Obama Administration's health care reform bill. President Barack Obama refuses to go there when describing the acerbic criticism his health care plan is receiving. His ...
United Methodist Legislators Disagree on Reform Details
Written: 10/16/2009
A UMNS Report
By Tom Gillem
As the debate over reforming the nation's health care system rages in Washington, the 53 United Methodists who are members of Congress are listening to their constituents and deciding the best path to follow.
But their feelings about the various reform proposa...
UMs Challenged to Take Part in October 20 'National Day of Remembrance and Hope'
Written: 10/10/2009
An article by the Rev. Cynthia Abrams, Director of the Alcohol, Other Addictions and Health Care program for the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church challenges UMs to join people of faith throughout the United States for a "National Day of Remembrance and Hope&quo...
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Written: 10/2/2009
Representatives of 14 United Methodist Churches joined members of other faith communities at San Ramon Valley UMC in Alamo, California on Wednesday (September 30) for a workshop, "Understanding the Impact of Addiction and Supporting Recovery: Strategies and Tools for Clergy and Other Congregati...
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Written: 9/24/2009
The Rev. Afuhia Akolo, pastor of Martinez United Methodist Church, and Doug Sibley, Addictions Recovery coordinator for the Board of Church and Society of the California-Nevada Annual Conference, were cited by the City of Martinez for their efforts in raising addictions awareness. The two UMs urge...
New Series of 'Holy Health' Fitness Classes Underway at Oak Park UMC
Written: 9/18/2009
Sacramento's Oak Park United Methodist Church has partnered with PraiseWorks, Inc. and The Christian Meditator to bring a health and fitness focus to the Christian community - and a new series "Holy Health" Fitness Classes has just gotten underway.
Classes begun this week:
Praise...
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Written: 9/11/2009
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month - an observance that marks its 20th year, this year, with the theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal." The General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and the Californ...
Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups and Activities, Mid-August - October, 2009
Written: 8/23/2009
Older Adult Groups
and Activities
Mid-August - October 2009
NEW: BLIP-TV
Senior New Ways monthly television program, filmed at the Midpeninsula Media Center of Palo Alto, is now available on the internet at http://blip.tv/....
President Obama to Take Part in Faith Community Conference Call on Healthcare Reform
Written: 8/14/2009
General Board of Church and Society among sponsors of historic August 19 call-in event
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United Methodist General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is co-sponsor of an unprecedented nationwide faith community call-in and audio webcast on healthcare reform featuring Pre...
'John 10:10 Challenge' Calls People of Faith to Work for Healthcare Reform
Written: 7/24/2009
New website provides resources to empower advocacy in community and with Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - United Methodists are invited to participate in the "John 10:10 Challenge" to raise the faith community's voice in support of comprehensive U.S. healthcare reform. The challenge, issued by t...
GBCS General Secretary Urges UMs to Call Representatives on Capitol Hill
Written: 7/24/2009
Reforming U.S. healthcare system is a moral issue, he says
"This week, we are in the midst of a major push for healthcare reform in the U.S. Congress," says Jim Winkler, General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church.
"My prayer is that&...
Addiction and Recovery Workshop in September for Congregational Leaders, Clergy
Written: 7/16/2009
Clergy and congregational leaders are invited to a special informational event, "Understanding the Impact of Addiction and Supporting Recovery," on Wednesday, September 30, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Wesley Center Building at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church in Alamo, California.
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Health Care Provider Needed for Monte Toyon Summer Camp Program
Written: 6/5/2009
Are you a nurse or mom with CPR/First Aid training? Would you welcome an opportunity to serve the youth of the California-Nevada Annual Conference?
Conference Youth and Camping Ministries is looking for a health care provider for the Conference Summer Camp program at Monte Toyon, Jul...
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Written: 5/8/2009
By Linda Green* WASHINGTON (UMNS) National lawmakers this week encouraged United Methodist bishops to keep fighting against world hunger and disease, saying civil voices are necessary to break through partisan politics on issues such as health care and poverty. "United Methodists ...
Flu Season Resources to Be Posted on Conference Website
Written: 5/7/2009
As reported in Instant Connection last week, leadership of The United Methodist Church and of the California-Nevada Annual Conference continues to monitor the outbreak of H1N1 Flu (North American Influenza, or "Swine Flu") and to recommend common sense precautions. As the United Methodist Committee ...
UMC, Conference Monitor H1N1 Flu
Written: 5/1/2009
Bishop Palmer Urges Common Sense Precautions
Leadership of The United Methodist Church and the California-Nevada Annual Conference are monitoring the outbreak of H1N1 Flu, commonly known as "Swine flu."
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, President of the Council of Bishops, today expressed ...
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Written: 4/30/2009
By Linda Bloom* April 27, 2009 | STAMFORD, Conn. (UMNS) In 2002, United Methodist Women delivered thousands of postcards to Capitol Hill calling for affordable day care for working parents. Nearly 7,000 women sent the cards after hearing Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the...
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Written: 4/22/2009
By Kathy L. Gilbert* March 24, 2009 | WASHINGTON (UMNS) Young women living in poverty with no control over their lives are vulnerable to a preventable medical condition that leaves them with stillborn babies and a body damaged by childbirth. The Rev. Jill Wiley has been hired by the Unit...
Social Justice Agency Head Applauds Repeal of Healthcare Rule
Written: 4/17/2009
WASHINGTON (UMNS) - Jim Winkler, chief executive of the General Board of Church and Society, the social justice agency of The United Methodist Church, is applauding President Barack Obama's decision to repeal an expansion of the law that allows healthcare providers to follow their conscience in de...