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The Church In Bondage
http://www.cmpage.org/bondage/appendices.html
Read an online book by Allen O. Morris on the subject "problems and trends within the United Methodist Church". Chapters address missionary, goddess Sophia, and gay lifestyle issues.
Reconciling Ministries Network
A national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church. Events, resources, FAQ and a list of reconciling congregations and campus ministries:
Methodist Habitat, Bahamas
http://www.methodisthabitat.org/
Outreach programme of The Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church; committed to responding to immediate needs following natural disasters and building of sustainable communities.
Methodist Federation for Social Action
Independent organization seeking to bring United Methodists together for search of peace and justice in the world and the church.
Lifewatch
Taskforce of United Methodists share about the mission of esteeming unborn human life for those contemplating abortion.
Here We Stand
http://www.mfsaiowa.org/Here-We-Stand.pdf
Declaration of a group based in US, concerned about United Methodist Judicial Council decisions deemed to be discriminatory to homosexual people.
General Board of Church and Society
The advocacy and public policy group of the UMC "showing the members of the church and the society that the reconciliation that God effected through Christ involves personal, social, and civic righteousness."
Children & Poverty - The Bishop's Initiative
http://archives.umc.org/initiative/
Documents in several languages pertaining to the bishops' call, resources, how to make a donation, and grant applications.
Change the World - Mike Slaughter
http://changetheworld.abingdonpress.com/
Christians are called to live out the mission of Jesus in their church, community, and the world. If you're not doing that, where and how do you begin?
Celebrate Recovery
Based in Killearn United Methodist Church, Tallahassee, Florida . Aims to celebrate God's healing power in lives. Overview, principles and groups.
Affirmation
An unofficial organization advocating for justice and full inclusion of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people within the denomination.