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Less Talk, More Action Needed to Fight Poverty
11/1/2010
Bishop Felton May says he is sick and tired of hearing people talk about addressing the causes of poverty, but doing nothing.
“We have been talking about this for a long time and the situation is getting worse,” May told participants in a statewide United Methodist Anti-Poverty Summit at Camp Hill UMC in October. “Somehow what we are doing as a denomination is not connecting with the hearts and souls and minds of those who are imprisoned by...WANTED: Six Churches to Help Break Poverty Cycle
6/1/2011
The Rev. Cyndi Bloise is looking for a six congregations around Western PA who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals living in poverty in their communities.
The “Circles” program that Bloise and a few leaders at Center Ave. UMC in Pitcairn launched over a year ago is moving into its second phase and celebrating receipt of a $40,000 grant from the Heinz Endowments. Among other things, the grant allowed hiring of a full-time facilitator,...New Programs Offers Training for Ministry with Poor
11/12/2010
Clergy and laity who want to be more effective in ministry with the poor can develop their skills through a partnership between the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and the Church for All People in Columbus, Ohio.
The Rev. John Edgar, executive director of Community Development for All People (http://www.4allpeople.org/index.html) a faith-based, non-profit community development organization and United ...