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‘Faithful budget’ prayer vigils resume

Will be held weekly on lawn of United Methodist Building

Interreligious prayer vigils across the street from the U.S. Capitol will call on God to move in the hearts of policymakers to develop a just, compassionate budget. read more »

World Food Day, Oct. 16

Share a meal to discuss how to help end hunger

Church World Service offers free resources to organize a meal, discuss issues and help with worship services. read more »

9th annual Fair Trade Market

‘Weaving a Single World’ in November

Manchester (Mo.) United Methodist Church will hold its ninth annual Fair Trade Market, one of the largest of its kind, emphasizing fair labor practices in developing countries. read more »

Pilgrimage to Publix

Immokalee workers ride 11 days, 200 miles

People of faith partner with farm workers to cultivate justice in the Florida tomato fields. read more »

Appalachian Assembly

‘Rethink Appalachia’ at Lake Junaluska, N.C., Oct. 19-21

Faith leaders will gather for Bible study, leader training, worship and networking as they consider effective ministry for a changing environment. read more »

Hyatt union workers strike

Religious leaders join picket line

1-day walk out at the Hyatt Regency Chicago happens nearly two years after workers’ contract expired and months of stalled negotiations. read more »

The United Methodist Church historically has taken a special interest in issues that involve justice in the workplace and the dignity and well-being of workers, a stance that has a new imperative with political attacks on unions. read more »

Word from Winkler — Picking the pockets of the poor

God sides with the poor, not because they are more virtuous than the rich, but because that is God’s way of healing the pain in the human family. read more »

But for the grace of God

The face of despair

The political wrangling in Washington, D.C., seems to deny the realities of those on the margins of society. read more »

Give fair-trade holiday campaign

Web site has special offers, gift pledge, stories

Put your faith into practice through fair trade to change how we value the work of people. read more »