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Film on Johnson Sirleaf to air on PBS outlet
"Iron Ladies of Liberia" is a documentary on Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the United Methodist president of Liberia. Religious activists attend advocacy ‘boot camp’
Ecumenical Advocacy Days provides a forum to mobilize and strengthen Christian voices on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Filipino church leaders criticize alleged corruption
United Methodist leaders call for new leadership in the Philippines in the wake of new allegations of government corruption. Religious organizations ask Bush to stop U.S. torture
United Methodists join faith leaders in urging U.S. President Bush to sign legislation against using brutal interrogation tactics. Chaplain helps troops readjust to home life
Soldiers returning home from Iraq “are dealing literally with a form of trauma,” says Lt. Col. John Morris. Commentary: Casualty reports beg to be read
Chaplain Thomas H. Phillips tells how receiving military casualty reports has changed his life. British Methodist keeps Parliament in order
Ruby Beech balances roles as assistant sergeant at arms in Parliament and vice president of her denomination. Across Lands
Moe Aung, his wife Naw and their three children fled their home in Myanmar (Burma) and sought shelter in a Thailand refugee camp where they remained for five years.
 Holston, East Africa conferences sign Sudan covenant
Holston Annual Conference becomes the first United Methodist body to be in mission in south Sudan. Commentary: A new generation rises above tragedy
A campus shooting in America's heartland leads to reflections about the upcoming generation of leaders in the church and the world. Commentary: Sharing 'my civil rights story'
After 85 years and three distinct careers, W. Astor Kirk shares his experiences––particularly to help today's young black professionals. Mission Study Consistent with Church’s Stand for Israel-Palestine Peace (UMW)
Women’s Division and the General Board of Global Ministries call the Israel-Palestine mission study consistent with the denomination’s stand for peacemaking in a Feb. 19 joint statement.
 Border consultation lays groundwork on immigration
Effective ministry and advocacy related to immigration must begin on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, say church leaders. UMCOR Builds Hope After Tsunami
 Abu described how the wave came towards him like a mountain, and how he unsuccessfully tried to warn other people to run.
 Continued Kenya violence disrupts food supply
After helping thousands of displaced Kenyans, UMCOR appeals to United Methodists for additional donations to buy food.

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