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Worship & Study Resources We are looking to build a resource for Pennsylvania pastors! Please help us to help others by sharing sermons, personal commentaries, bible studies, devotionals, worship materials, and other resources. Send files (preferably in Word) to s.strauss@pachurches.org, and note text reference and/or Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) connection (Year-A, B, or C) and week (Advent 1, Lent 2, specific number of Sunday in Ordinary Time, etc.) Here are some general sources for materials to aid in prophetic preaching, teaching, and worship around important issues for people of faith. Other resources related to specific issues are available under “Related Links.” Text Week provides a wide range of resources based on the Revised Common Lectionary—including many justice-related resources. Just click on the appropriate date, choose your text (if desired), and scroll down through links.
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Children’s Defense Fund (general) Faithful Democracy (general) Interfaith Alliance Election Year Resources National Council of Churches Christian Principles in an Election Year (study guide) Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign (general) (scroll down-Living Wage Days resources) National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program Church World Service (general) (water, HIV/AIDS, refugees) (climate change, HIV/AIDS, water, hunger) Faithful Reform in Health Care (general) Vision & Voice (adult study guide-FREE download) Bread for the World (general) See also: Church World Service (under “Global”) See National Council of Churches See National Council of Churches See National Council of Churches See National Council of Churches National Religious Campaign Against Torture Interfaith Worker Justice (general)
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· Affirmation of the Good Neighbor (tolerance) · Common Wealth, Common Good (Christian responsibility to pay a fair share of taxes) · Earned Income Tax Credit (help for low income families) · See National Council of Churches for bulletin inserts on a wide range of issues. |
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Presentations Power Points, outlines, and full presentations on issues prepared by the Ministry of Public Advocacy for congregational presentations are available to be adapted for use in your congregation. Check at s.strauss@pachurches.org for topics and availability. |
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Miscellaneous Resources Board of Directors/Council resolutions · Torture Executive Order endorsement
Coming soon! Other materials to include: · Contacts for speakers/speakers’ bureaus (for congregational forums) · Previously published op-eds by Director of Public Advocacy
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Other suggestions are welcome. What else would you like to see? Send your suggestions to s.strauss@pachurches.org. |
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Children:
Civic Engagement:
Economic Justice:
Environment:
Global:
Health/Health Care:
Hunger:
Overcoming Violence: Peacemaking: Poverty: Racial Justice: Torture:
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The National Issues Forum addresses a number of issues from a secular perspective. The goal is to promote public deliberation about difficult issues. These guides can be used to structure congregational study programs that promote thoughtful dialogue. Click here for a list of issue guides. |
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The National Council of Churches provides a number of resources for congregations, including worship resources, prayers, study guides, etc. Scroll down to view resources in the column on the left hand side of the home page—issued addressed are noted in list below. Many bulletin inserts are available as well. The Thoughtful Christian provides bible studies/Sunday School lessons for children and adults covering a range of issues. Most issues of interest for justice/advocacy will be listed under “Contemporary Issues.” Many denominations have worship and study materials related to justice and advocacy on their own websites. Please check your denomination’s website for tools that may assist you in worship and education around issues of interest. More specific links for faith related materials by issue may be found at the following links: |
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Advocacy Tips There are some time honored tips for those who desire to have their voices heard in the public square. Check out the links below for information that will help to amplify your voice. · Tips for Contacting Your Legislators & Decision Makers (printer friendly version) · Writing Letters to the Editor—tips and worksheet to guide you in writing effective letters that get printed · Editorial Board Manual (prepared for NRCAT—guidance for planning and conducting your own editorial board meeting) |
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Bulletin Inserts Bulletin inserts provide a means of conveying information about issues of importance in the faith community. Below are links to bulletins on several topics prepared by the Council’s Advocacy Ministry. Other organizations often provide bulletins as well. See “Related Links” to search for desired issue and check out resources that may be available at those links. Some may also be available at the links under “Worship & Study Resources” below. |
