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The Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church has undertaken a three-year process to update its landmark 1986 statement, In Defense of Creation. The 2004 United Methodist General Conference instructed the Council adapt the statement to speak to the dramatic changes in the 20 years since its release. They have appointed a task force of bishops to lead them. Its members are Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker (Chair), Bishop Warner Brown, Bishop Violet Fisher, Bishop Charlene Kammerer, Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey, Bishop Patrick Streiff, Bishop C. Dale White, and Bishop Joe Wilson. CCTPP is providing staff services to the Task Force.
Read United Methodist News Service coverage of the Task Force's hearing October 23-24.
Over 2000 Muslims and Christians have joined together to endorse "We Affirm Our Belief in the One God: A Statement Regarding Muslim-Christian Perspectives on the Nuclear Weapons Danger." Read the statement, view endorsers and add your endorsement - www.mci-nwd.org.
Visit the Faithful Security website.
Help protect creation! GWIPL helps congregations, religious institutions and people of all faiths in the Washington, D.C. area work for a more just, sustainable and healthier creation by reducing the threat of global warming through four opportunities:
Many regional and local religious bodies engage in supporting peacemaking efforts in particular countries. Click here for suggestions, resource materials, and help in doing this important work.
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