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Watch UMTV Story: Food Bank for Vets
Written: 11/6/2009
More than 23-million veterans live in the U.S., and according to the Census Bureau, six out of every 100 live in poverty.
As we prepare to honor veterans with special ceremonies next week (Veterans' Day is Wednesday, November 11), one United Methodist church is reaching out with something much mor...
Souper Bowl of Caring Is in February - Spread the Word!
Written: 11/4/2009
What would happen if every American who watches the Super Bowl donated one can of food or $1 to fight hunger and poverty in their local community? The result would be an astounding $90 million in cash and cans to help feed the hungry and provide shelter to the homeless.
Join the Souper Bowl of Cari...
Second Annual Side-By-Side Spiritual Companions Fundraiser Is September 19
Written: 9/11/2009
The Second Annual "Sweet Autumn Blues" Fundraiser to benefit the Side-By-Side Spiritual Companions program will take place Saturday, September 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Torch Club, Sacramento's legendary blues club.
Side-By-Side Spiritual Companions, a mission project of the California-N...
September 27 Family Promise Benefit Concert Features the Strathdees
Written: 9/11/2009
Family Promise, a national organization of community-based networks that assist homeless families, will present Jim and Jean Strathdee in concert Sunday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church.
Donations of $10 are requested. All proceeds support Family Promise of Sa...
The Making of Staging a Miracle - the Video
Written: 8/14/2009
A four-minute video about the making of the 2009 Staging a Miracle production, A Hand out for Hope, at First United Methodist Church of Sacramento, has been uploaded to the website of the California-Nevada Annual Conference.
Just click on REEL Witness under "Quick Links" on the upper left ...
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Written: 3/26/2009
By Kathy L. Gilbert* March 23, 2009 | WASHINGTON (UMNS) People of faith have a tremendous responsibility to keep the struggles of their neighbors' daily lives in front of the president, Senate and House of Representatives. Members of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society heard that me...
Seminar Introduces Young People to Social, Economic Justice
Written: 3/19/2009
New York (UMNS) - Young people seeking greater clarity on issues of social justice are invited to apply to attend the 2009 Living Justice Seminar, June 13-17 in New York. The seminar program is designed to provide young people ages 20-30 an introduction to a specific topic related to social and econ...
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Written: 2/19/2009
A homeless person asks you for a dollar. What do you do? Do you give money - knowing there's a good chance it will be used on drugs or alcohol - or do you say "no," or even ignore the person as you walk by? No one wants to be a sucker in these situations, but at the same time...
Ministry on the Margins Workshop Being Offered in October
Written: 8/22/2008
Side-By-Side Spiritual Companions is offering a workshop in October, for people interested in learning more about serving the homeless.
“Ministry on the Margins” will be conducted by the Rev. Linda Kelly, Director of the Side-By-Side Ministry with the Homeless, on Saturday, October 11, ...
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Written: 9/11/2007
By the Rev. Randy Smith* Twice each year, a social hall in First United Methodist Church of Hayward, California becomes a courtroom. The Alameda County Homeless and Caring Court Program is intended to address the legal barriers that can perpetuate homelessness. Fines for old traffi...
Concert to benefit the homeless features internationally acclaimed Strathdees
Written: 8/30/2007
Family Promise, a national organization of community-based networks that help homeless families, will present Jim and Jean Strathdee in concert Sunday, Sept. 30 to benefit the Sacramento branch of Family Promise.
The evening of contemporary folk jazz, spiritual and world music will take pla...
Side-By-Side to benefit from 'Sweet Autumn Blues'
Written: 8/19/2007
The Sacramento Blues Revue will perform for your dancing and listening pleasure at “Sweet Autumn Blues,” an October 7 event at Centennial UMC in Sacramento to benefit Side-By-Side, a homeless ministry of the Rev. Linda Kelly of the Cal-Nevada UMC and Loaves & Fishes.
There will be door prizes...