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The United Methodist Church has a long
history of concern for social justice. This history has its roots in John
Wesley's admonition to reform the continent and to spread scriptural holiness
across the land.
The United Methodist Church has adopted statements of Social Principles in the
following areas and included them in the 2000 Book of Discipline.
the Natural World
The Nurturing Community
The Social Community
The Economic Community
The Political Community
The World Community
The full statements on social justice issues are available in brochures located
in the narthex of the church.
The Methodist Church has taken a strong stand on questions of war and
peace. "We believe that war is incompatible with the teachings and
example of Christ. We reject war as an instrument of national foreign
policy and insist that the first moral duty of all nations is to resolve by
peaceful means every dispute that arises between or among them" This
statement was recently reaffirmed by 96 current and retired Methodist Bishops.
USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE WEB SITES FOR CHURCH MEMBERS
The United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society http://www.umcgbcs.org Presents position papers of the Board on social issues.
General Board of Discipleship of the
United Methodist Church http://www.discipleshipresources.org
Helping churches fulfill their mission with resources for Christian formation and leadership development.
The United Methodist Church (Open
Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors) http://www.iaumc.org/index
Web site for the Iowa Methodist Church with information, news and links to other sites.
Advocacy Ministry of the Iowa United
Methodist Church http://www.iaumc.advocate
Inez Dawes serves as the Conference Advocate on social issues. She lobbies with the Legislature and educates churches on social issues.
The Waterloo District of the Iowa
Methodist Church http://www.iaumc.org/html/wat/index.html
Our Mission: The purpose of he Waterloo District is to celebrate, serve and enhance the ministries of each local church as it enlists and develops disciples for Jesus Christ.
Waverly
Information about Waverly and community organizations
League of Women Voters http://www.dnet.org
Encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government
and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues.
Regarded as the most outstanding newspaper in the United States for
coverage of national and international news.
The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com-newsfront
The leading newspaper in the Washington, DC area for coverage of
political issues. Widely read by elected officials.
Common Dreams
Archives of past press releases from Americas progressive
community.
Common Cause
http://www.commoncause@aol.com
Citizens working to end special interest politics and to reform
government ethics.
The Interfaith Alliance
http://www.interfaithalliance.org
People of faith working for justice in public policy
Truthout, news and politics
Promotion of alternative views on news and politics
Public Integrity
Working to promote integrity and responsible government
People for the American Way : http://www.pfaw.org To promote support for
basic American values.
Americans United of the Separation of
Church and State http://www.au.org/
To promote and defend reason, science and freedom of inquiry in all areas of human endeavor
To promote democracy in action. A grassroots catalyst to involve
citizens in politics.
Voting Rights Institute http://www.nvri.org
Legal center for campaign finance reform
Jubilee USA Network
A network of over sixty faith based, labor and citizen organizations
seeking to cancel debt burdens of the world's impoverished countries.
Self Help International
http://www.selfhelpinternational.org
To carry on the vision of Vern Schield by "Sowing Seeds of Self-Reliance" through projects such as micro-credit programs in Ghana and the introduction of QPM seed in Nicaragua.
Bread for the World
A Christian voice for ending world hunger. Advocates for legislation
that addresses the problems of world hunger.
Heifer International
Focuses on helping the world's undernourished poor develop he means
to feed
themselves.