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For the Peace of the World: A Christian Curriculum on International Relations
Are We Closer to Peace Today?

United Methodist Women have carried out a prayer campaign since the 2003 Lenten Season, the start of the Iraq War. Now, we call on the whole church to keep the faith and continue actions of prayer for peace.

 Commentary: Evil of racism requires our response
Erin Hawkins with the Commission on Religion and Race calls for the church to be prayerful and watchful in Jena and beyond. United Methodists show hospitality to marchers
A church welcomes demonstrators while a United Methodist agency calls for justice following racially charged events. Agency calls for targeted divestment in Israel, Sudan
The United Methodist social action agency urges divestiture of church assets from select companies related to Palestine and Darfur. Bridges to Life gives prisoners new perspectives
A volunteer program in Texas prisons helps inmates see their victims as people rather than objects. Colombia: Care for the Displaced and Unsettled--an audio slideshow from New World Outlook, Sept/Oct 2007 issue.

This audio slideshow from the Sept/Oct issue of New World Outlook magazine features interviews about the work of the Colombian Methodist Church.

 Bishop: Pressure remains on Christians in Pakistan
Six years after the tragedy of Sept. 11, Bishop Alexander John Malik says religious extremism has increased in Pakistan. Native American community rebuilds after storms
More than 50 volunteer teams, working through the Dulac Substation, have helped Louisiana residents. Symbols of hope endure in Hurricane Rita recovery
Two large trees of hope encourage the volunteer staff in the Rita Recovery office in the Wesley United Methodist Church. Texas church helps community prepare for storms
Churches affected by Hurricane Rita are ensuring their residents — especially those with special needs — are better prepared.  Arrest of mother puts 'human face' on immigration
United Methodist leaders say the case of Elvira Arellano will force the U.S. Congress to see the issue in terms of justice and mercy. Commentary: Finding despair and hope in the desert
After visiting immigrants and volunteers at the border, Bishop Minerva Carcaņo says what she saw is both disturbing and hopeful. Liberian Council of Churches elects Innis president
United Methodist Bishop John G. Innis is assuming the top position for the West African church council. Hispanic caucus urges immigration reform
MARCHA will ask General Conference to urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

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