RESOURCES NOW AVAILABLE: The work has begun in making new resources available! The library subscribes to several United Methodist-related online publications, which are being printed and placed in the library for your reading pleasure.
OUR PROGRESS: There will be at least one or two workdays scheduled in the next month to tidy up the room and “weed” the collection. If you would like to assist with this work, please contact Myka for more information and watch for further announcements.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars for the library’s Open House on April 30. All are encouraged to stop by and take a tour of the newly organized collection. Short presentations will be given on the library’s arrangement and circulation procedures. Check www.druidhillsumc.org/library.html for regular news and updates!
Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome. Send them to library@druidhillsumc.org.
WEBSITE REVIEW
www.umpower.org: UM Power – Empowering United Methodists For Faithful Action; Maintained by the General Board of Church and Society, UM Power is a helpful resource and informational tool for anyone wanting to become involved in the legislative process. It offers a list of current bills before Congress as well as the results of bills on which Congress has already voted. Information on current bills includes a short description, its status, and the position of the UMC. Unfortunately, the most of the positions are simply stated without any theological rationale. For some bills, references are made to our Social Principles or the Book of Resolutions. The listing for each bill is accompanied by a “Take Action” link that directs the user to a letter-writing page. A sample letter for that specific piece of legislation is provided with options to send it by e-mail, fax or print to your elected officials. First time users will be asked to join the site – providing your name and address will help the site identify your elected officials. The site also includes Action Center, which provides links to the more urgent issues requiring action. This website has the potential to make tracking legislation and affecting social change easy, simple and feasible for United Methodists. I highly recommend visiting this site.
