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The Southern California Ecumenical Council (SCEC) is a regional body representing churches, denominations, related ministries and other ecclesiastical communities who cooperate to promote responsible and creative expressions of our Christian unity and witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Through ecumenical networks and interreligious partnerships SCEC works to foster religious understanding, to advocate for social justice and to advance the well-being of all people. The Week of Prayer Service, the Faith and Order Commission and the Let Justice Roll task group are part of the current work of the Council. |
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Kinnamon: massacre of Armenians was a 'genocide'
The U.S. government's reluctance to classify the 1915 massacre of 1.5 million Armenians as "genocide" leaves the matter festering in historical limbo, and the staff head of the National Council of Churches has urged the U.S. House of Representatives to set the matter straight. The Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, NCC General Secretary, has written to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to recommend passage of House Resolution 252. The bill, introduced by Rep. Adam B. Shiff (D-Calif.), calls upon President Obama "to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes." The legislation has 120 co-sponsors in the House. Read more> [National Council of Churches USA] |
Once lost Dean Kelley rights treatise is now online
The First Amendment Center has placed online the once unavailable five-volume treatise of the late Rev. Dean M. Kelley, the nationally known NCC executive for religious liberty. The Law of Church and State in America is a 20-year research masterpiece that was completed by Kelley but left unpublished after his death in 1997. NCC General Secretary Kinnamon termed Kelley's work at the Council "extraordinary and historic." Read more> [National Council of Churches USA] |
Just in case - some links for church pandemic planning
Whether the swine flu outbreaks develop into a full-blown pandemic or not, it doesn't hurt to be prepared. Congregations are regular meeting places for large groups of people who may be wondering how to protect themselves from contagious illnesses. This week many churches, health providers and community groups are sharing information about how to prepare for potential health emergencies. A list of helpful links is here. |
Cleanliness and Godliness resources from Eco-Justice
Many commercial cleaning products are toxic to those who use them, manufacture them, or inhabit the spaces where they are used. For safe, green cleaning alternatives, download the Cleanliness and Godliness Toolkit. To host a gathering in your church or group about this health threat, download Cleanliness and Godliness: A Gathering Guide for Green Cleaning. (http://nccecojustice.org/resources.html) More. [ National Council of Churches USA] |
NCC Eco-Justice releases guide to "Mindful Living"
The NCC's Eco-Justice office has released the Mindful Living Gathering Guide, to facilitate adult Christian education on the issues of health, pollution and toxic substances. I hope that churches and individuals will add the Mindful Living resources to their libraries and discover how people of faith are helping to lead the way towards a healthier future," said Carl Magruder of the NCC Eco-Justice Office. More. [National Council of Churches USA] |
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