Note: The 2019 General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) addressed this issue in the form of an emergency resolution, GA 1935-Concerning Steep Reductions in Overall Refugee Resettlement […]
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Refugee & Immigration director emcees World Refugee Day press conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2019 CONTACT: [email protected] | 202-750-0960 MEDIA ADVISORY: MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, REFUGEES, AND FAITH LEADERS SPEAK ON WORLD REFUGEE DAY Press conference will highlight bipartisan support […]
Boundless compassion, a world away
Submitted by Week of Compassion With God – and through your generosity – we can do “more than we can imagine.” Week of Compassion works with partners all over the […]
Ohio CYF invites high-schoolers to join in engaging with faith and politics
Submitted by Rev. Alan Dicken Religion and politics – two things you are not supposed to talk about at dinner. And yet, it is always important to know how your […]
General Minister and President part of interfaith call to Congress to stop detentions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2018 CONTACT: [email protected] “Congress must reject family incarceration” Say More than 600 Religious Leaders and Faith Organizations Faith leaders and groups urge Congress to stop […]
Hord Owens and Disciple pastors speak on withdrawal of status for Haitians
General Minister and President Terri Hord Owens joined a press conference Nov. 21, 2017 sponsored by America’s Voice In addition, Dr. Philius Nicolas, pastor of the Disciples Evangelical Crusade Fishers of Men […]