Be it resolved, that each board and agency of The United
Methodist Church, and district and conference programming
agencies, through its boards and agencies at all levels of
organization, encourage and assist urban,...
* The pPoor self-esteem and mental health
of many rural residents and communities.
* The abandonment of the elderly...
* Poor basic government services such as good Inadequate
physical and psychological health care, rural public
transportation, children's services, and legal assistance.
* Rural cCrime and an absence of good police
protection.
* The effects of regional consolidations...
* Lack of consumer goods and feelings that consumers are at the mercy
of businesses and industries.
* Poor sStewardship of the environment, including the
pollution care of the soil, air, and water.
* Ownership and control of land...
* Spiritual irrelevance.
* The changing role of the church within the rural community
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20894-GM-R204-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference