DISCIPLES CENTER for PUBLIC WITNESS
MARCH 16, 2006

Information about public policy issues, concerns, and events from our denominational, ecumenical, and interfaith partners. Please forward this information to leaders and interested persons in your congregation, organization, and/or network.
ACTION ALERTS

CANADA

From Citizens for Public Justice:
Petition to House of Commons: Welcoming Refugees

From Kairos:
Join March 18 Vigils and Marches to Mark 3rd Anniversary of US Invasion of Iraq

From The United Church of Canada:
Call for Full Restoration of Civil Liberties in the Philippines


UNITED STATES

From the United Church of Christ:
The Senate Must Increase Funds for AIDS, TB and Malaria

From Disciples Home Missions:
Arctic Drilling Appears in Senate Budget

From Disciples Home Missions:
Immigration Reform Legislation
NEWS and UPDATES

Religious Leaders Hail Canada Court Ruling in Favor of Sikh Knife

Ohio Clergy Groups Hopes to Influence Political Debate in Positive Ways

Interfaith Mourners Gather at the Capitol to Lament Deaths of Americans, Iraqis and Others

International Church Action for Peace in Palestine and Israel

Churches Resist Tougher Immigration Laws

British Astronomer Wins Templeton Religion Award

Falwell Denies Report that He Believes Jews Don't Need Jesus

Robertson Claims that 'Satanic' Muslims Seek World Domination
SERMONS, STATEMENTS, EDITORIALS and OPINIONS

Michael Kinnamon's Sermon at Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Bob Edgar's Closing Remarks to Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Jeff Carr from Sojourners: 'Welcoming the Stranger'

Mark Tooley from the Institute on Religion and Democracy: 'The Methodists' Antiwar Campaign'

James Wall from The Christian Century: 'Port Paranoia'
UPCOMING EVENTS

CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN
"Embracing Children - Embracing God"
MARCH 24 - 25, 2006
ST. ANDREW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
OLATHE, KANSAS

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32nd ANNUAL BLACK MINISTERS' RETREAT
"Living Our Lord's Compassion Daily"
APRIL 3 - 6, 2006
LOS ANGELES, CA

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SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM CONFERENCE
"A Spiritual Covenant With America"
MAY 17 - 20, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC

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"MIX IN '06" UCC and DISCIPLES WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
"Dream On, Sisters!"
JUNE 21 - 25
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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Disciples Center for Public Witness
at National City Christian Church

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Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-232-0323 x 113
Fax: 443-782-0273

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DAWN (Disciples Advocacy Washington Network)
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Office of Black Ministry
Office of Hispanic Ministries
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United Church of Christ
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Canadian Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
Call to Renewal (USA)
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