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Adopt 'Wellbriety' During National Recovery Month
Written: 9/2/2010
In 2009, the California-Nevada Annual Conference adopted a resolution designating September "National Recovery Month." Doug Sibley, a member of the Conference Board of Church and Society, reports that White Bison, Inc., an American Indian non-profit organization (and the home of Wellbriet...

September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Written: 8/19/2010
Theme is 'Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!' WASHINGTON, D.C. | September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month – an observance that marks its 21st year. The 2010 theme is, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!" &nb...

Epworth UMC, Berkeley Embarks on Three-Month 'Body & Soul' Pentecost Adventure
Written: 5/27/2010
Epworth United Methodist Church in Berkeley has begun a three-month "Pentecost Adventure" it's calling "Body & Soul." Through August 23, the congregation is being invited to participate in "loving God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength, and loving neighbor...

Bishops Cast out Fear With HIV Tests
Written: 5/6/2010
By David Briggs* May 3, 2010 | COLUMBUS, Ohio (UMNS) Bishop Nkulu Ntanda Ntambo of the Democratic Republic of Congo sat down in front of a health care worker and extended his left arm forward. Less than two minutes later, his blood had been drawn and he was finished being tested for HIV...

Cal-Nev Churches Fight Diseases of Poverty Through Health Kits for Haiti
Written: 3/31/2010
It's another example of Ministry in Action. Pioneer United Methodist Church in Auburn packed 1,000 health kits for Haiti in one hour on March 20 – then sent them to the UMCOR West Depot in Salt Lake City, in a shipment that also contained kits from Grass Valley, Napa, Lincoln, Carson City, Spa...

Healthcare Bill's Passage Called 'Huge Step' Toward Affirming UM Social Principles
Written: 3/24/2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The chief executive of the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) says the U.S. House of Representatives took a "huge step" toward affirming the denomination's Social Principles when it passed health-insurance reform legislation on March 21. J...

Health Care Reform Workshop Scheduled for February 20
Written: 1/27/2010
You are invited to explore the current National Health Care Reform package, what gaps exist, and why a single payer program for the state of California may still be necessary – at a February 20 workshop at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Rocklin. The Saturday morning (10 a.m. to noon) ...

Leader Chosen for 'Healthy Families, Healthy Planet' Initiative
Written: 1/21/2010
10 United Methodist annual conferences to work with General Boards of Church and Society and Global Ministries in international family-planning project. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Katey Zeh, a native Georgian, has been hired by the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) as the part-tim...

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Emory President Named to Bioethics Commission
Written: 12/8/2009
ATLANTA (UMNS) - President Barack Obama has named Emory University President James W. Wagner vice chair for a new commission on bioethics. The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues will advise Obama on issues that may emerge from advances in biomedicine and related are...

2009 World AIDS Day Worship Resources Available
Written: 12/1/2009
WASHINGTON (UMNS)--Resources, including a 2009 sample worship service, are available for churches to use on or around World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. Congregations are urged to lift up the power of prayer and worship in the battle to eradicate AIDS, said Linda Bales Todd, executive with the United Methodist...

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Commentary: Thandi's Story Shows Toll of AIDS
Written: 12/1/2009
A UMNS Commentary By Nancy Neelley* Thandiwe is a quiet girl who has experienced the kind of loss that no 12-year-old child should have to bear. I met her recently while on a mission trip to Zimbabwe for Project Tariro, a ministry that addresses the needs of Zimbabweans living with HIV/AIDS....

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'Imagine Something More' to End Malaria, Bishop Says
Written: 10/23/2009
By Linda Bloom Oct. 16, 2009 | STAMFORD, Conn. (UMNS) United Methodist Bishop Thomas Bickerton keeps a $10 bill in his pocket so he can demonstrate how little money it takes to protect an African household from malaria. But the roving ambassador for the denomination's involveme...

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Keeping an Eye on the Prize: Healthcare for All
Written: 10/23/2009
GCORR Commentary By Jeneane Jones* Former President Jimmy Carter brings up the dreaded "R" word in the debate over the Obama Administration's health care reform bill. President Barack Obama refuses to go there when describing the acerbic criticism his health care plan is receiving. His ...

United Methodist Legislators Disagree on Reform Details
Written: 10/16/2009
A UMNS Report By Tom Gillem As the debate over reforming the nation's health care system rages in Washington, the 53 United Methodists who are members of Congress are listening to their constituents and deciding the best path to follow. But their feelings about the various reform proposa...

UMs Challenged to Take Part in October 20 'National Day of Remembrance and Hope'
Written: 10/10/2009
An article by the Rev. Cynthia Abrams, Director of the Alcohol, Other Addictions and Health Care program for the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church challenges UMs to join people of faith throughout the United States for a "National Day of Remembrance and Hope&quo...

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UMs, Others Learn About Addiction in Alamo
Written: 10/2/2009
Representatives of 14 United Methodist Churches joined members of other faith communities at San Ramon Valley UMC in Alamo, California on Wednesday (September 30) for a workshop, "Understanding the Impact of Addiction and Supporting Recovery: Strategies and Tools for Clergy and Other Congregati...

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UMs Recognized for Efforts Toward National Recovery Month
Written: 9/24/2009
The Rev. Afuhia Akolo, pastor of Martinez United Methodist Church, and Doug Sibley, Addictions Recovery coordinator for the Board of Church and Society of the California-Nevada Annual Conference, were cited by the City of Martinez for their efforts in raising addictions awareness. The two UMs urge...

New Series of 'Holy Health' Fitness Classes Underway at Oak Park UMC
Written: 9/18/2009
Sacramento's Oak Park United Methodist Church has partnered with PraiseWorks, Inc. and The Christian Meditator to bring a health and fitness focus to the Christian community - and a new series "Holy Health" Fitness Classes has just gotten underway. Classes begun this week: Praise...

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'Together We Learn, Together We Heal': September is National Addiction Recovery Month
Written: 9/11/2009
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month - an observance that marks its 20th year, this year, with the theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal." The General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and the Californ...

Senior New Ways Older Adult Groups and Activities, Mid-August - October, 2009
Written: 8/23/2009
Older Adult Groups and Activities Mid-August - October 2009 NEW: BLIP-TV Senior New Ways monthly television program, filmed at the Midpeninsula Media Center of Palo Alto, is now available on the internet at http://blip.tv/....