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  • Catherine added a discussion topic to The Joy Southfield Health & Education Center in Video Contest Yesterday
    Congratulations!
    You were voted to be one of the finalists traveling to St. Louis, Missouri for Assembly 2010. The story of mission that grew... from one small United Methodist Church to many others is definately one of "Faith*Hope*Love in Action." We are all a little better from your story, at understanding needs. Best of luck when it comes to the 2010 Ubuntu Journey prize. SEE YOU IN ST. LOUIS!moreless
  • Catherine added a discussion topic to Water Walk Short in Video Contest Yesterday
    Congratulations!
    You were voted to be one of the finalists traveling to St. Louis, Missouri for Assembly 2010. Thanks for sharing the story... of your journey to better understanding. We look forward to becoming part of the continuing journey, and wish you the best of luck when it comes to the 2010 Ubuntu Journey prize. SEE YOU IN ST. LOUIS!moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Copenhagen in Environment 2 days ago
    Church bells, members to clamor for climate change
    A UMNS ReportBy Linda Bloom*Nov. 24, 2009 Supporters of the 350 campaign gather at the pyramids in Giza, Egypt,... during the Oct. 24 International Day of Action. Churches will ring bells 350 times on Dec. 13 as a call to action to the United Nations Climate Change Conference. A UMNS Photo courtesy of 350.org. As world leaders grapple with the issue of global warming in December, churches will be ringing their bells to remind them of the need for action. At 3 p.m. local time...moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Copenhagen in Environment 2 days ago
    UMW Delegation in Copenhagen!
    by Tupou Kelemeni and Pat Watkins December 8, 2009 Introduction: Greetings to you from Copenhagen, in the name of Jesus... Christ! What a blessing it has been for me to be a part of this team, and I have all of you, United Methodist Women, to thank, for affording me the opportunity. I want to briefly share with you my perspective and thoughts on this, the first day of this incredible adventure. Greetings to you from Copenhagen, in the name of Jesus Christ! What a blessing it has been...moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Copenhagen in Environment 2 days ago
    What Happened in Copenhagen on Tuesday, 12/8/09?
    by UMW delegation to Copenhagen December 9, 2009 Introduction: The UMW delegation is trying to live out the 3 fold... agenda/goal for Copenhagen: LEARN, NETWORK, ADVOCATE! So their daily updates/summaries come in those three areas, as you will see below. Day #2: Copenhagen delegation de-brief – Tuesday, December 8 Accomplishments, Lessons, Highlights Political context for the day: : Opening plenary - Southern governments felt they weren’t heard in terms of not wanting consensus...moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Copenhagen in Environment 2 days ago
    Day #3 of Copenhagen Update
    By UMW Delegation to Copenhagen December 11, 2009 Introduction: Overall, the team felt that today for everyone was a... day of the heart, where we experienced God being present in different ways in different settings. While we only partially planned it this way, the focus was on the Asia-Pacific region in many of our encounters – the Spirit at work! At times, several of us were close to or moved to tears, and otherwise felt deep emotions. Looking back, it was a day focused on networking and...moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Copenhagen in Environment 2 days ago
    Day #6, Climate Justice March
    by Pat Watkins, Green Team December 12, 2009 Introduction: Pat Watkins prepared this speech for the march on climate... change in Copenhagen on Saturday, December 12, attended by 100,000 people. Amen! I’m Rev Pat Watkins, a United Methodist minister from Richmond VA in the US. I’m here with the United Methodist Women’s delegation. My job is to proclaim the Kingdom of God which is God’s vision of how we can live today, in the here and now, right now, here on earth, even here in...moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Copenhagen in Environment 2 days ago
    Climate Justice and Migration Working Group: Position Statement
    by Climate Justice and Migration Working Group December 14, 2009 Introduction: UN climate change deliberations are... currently taking place in Copenhagen. The ultimate goal is to seek a global accord on climate control. UN climate change deliberations are currently taking place in Copenhagen. The ultimate goal is to seek a global accord on climate control. The Climate and Migration Working Group is a national group of national and international faith-based, human rights and...moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Actions in Environment 2 days ago
    Oppose Murkowski's Resolution of Disapproval
    March 2, 2010 By Greenteam Introduction: Organizations from the research, advocacy, faith]based, labor, and civil... rights communities formed the Climate Equity Alliance in 2009 to help ensure that the strong policies needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are combined with measures that preserve the purchasing power of low-income households in the face of further increases in energy prices and expand economic opportunities for Americafs workers and communities. Oppose Senator...moreless
  • Catherine added a blog to Copenhagen in Environment 2 days ago
    Ecumenical Gatherings - Day #7
    by Pamela Sparr, UMW Consultant for Climate Justice Campaign Sunday, December 13, 2009 in Copenhagen Introduction: ... Today feels like the half-way point in a relay race where many are passing the baton. In fact, the United Methodist delegation is doing that too, as the General Board of Church and Society team and our UMW team met over dinner to compare notes, share insights. WATCH ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU ON VIDEO, AND OUR ESMERALDA BROWN ALSO FEATURED ON VIDEO BY ODESSEY NETWORK; click on...moreless