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Justice & Advocacy Commission
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Registration form for the 2009 Ohio Ministries Convocation.
The 7th Annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days is a growing movement in our Christian community.
Save the Date:  April 29, 2009.
To be used as an example on the "Extreme Church Makeover" session at the Convocation.
The Hunger Network of Ohio received as a new Related Organization.
Printed materials to be available through their website.
Saturday, November 15, 9:00-5:00 at Living Peace Church of the Brethren, Columbus.
Highlights:  Immigration, Farewell and Welcome to Bishops, Action for Children, Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, Registration to the 2009 Ohio Ministries Convocation.
Emergent Church for an Emerging Future:  Faith Communities in the Post Modern Era.
Kirwin Institute at OSU issues statement about the new President-Elect of the USA.
Issue 5:  Payday Lending     Issue 6:  Casino Gambling
Bishops and Executives, members of the Ohio Council of Churches, endorse statement on Upcoming Election.
The Ohio Council of Churches is accepting financial donations for people who suffered damages during Sunday's wind storm.
Ohio Interfaith Power and Light has some projects that might be of interest for your congregation.
Ohioans are already aware that their state lags far behind most other states in recovering from financial recessions.
700 billion bailout measure asked from the governemnt checkbook.
Nearly 1.5 million Ohioans are living at or below the poverty level.
The 2009 Ohio Ministries Convocation will be held at the University Plaza Hotel on January 26 and 27.
the University Plaza Hotel is the designated venue for the 2009 Convocation.
The 2009 Ohio Ministries Convocation schedule for 1/26 and 1/27, 2009.
The University Plaza Hotel has been designated as the venue for the 2009 OMC.
Worship to be held at Vineyard Church  Columbus.
October 1-29, 2008, University Baptist Church, Columbus, OH.
Members thanked for faithful service.
The Rev. Rebecca Tollefson joined a press conference on September 25, 2008 at the CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) office about the Obsession DVD.
The Vote Out Poverty Campaign is a national effort to moblize the church and faithful voters to put poverty to the top of the nation's political agenda.
Keeping Clean Ohio is a sensible choice for all of us.
Information about Gambling and its consequences in our society. VOTE NO.
Issue 5 is a referendum backed by the payday-lending industry.  VOTE YES.
A booklet available for compiling information before one's death.
Advocacy does make a difference in confronting hunger.
Vote NO on Issues 6:  Stop Casino Gambling.  Vote YES on Issue 5:  Stop 391% Loans.
The ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) has a booklet available on -2008 ELCA Voting and Civic Participation Guide.
From the National Council of Churches of Christ.
Seven principles for Christian political involvement in the world:

A brief document summary.
Webpage available now.

A national effort to mobilize the church and faithful voters to put poverty to the top of the nation’s political agenda. 

 

A religious response to climate change.
Learn about an energy audit, Lenten Green Resources, and environmental advocacy.
Imagine a future free from gun violence.
 POSTPONED UNTIL 2009.

Blue Collar Ministry with Tex Sample, a Faith Forum.