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 CLICK HERE for More Information. 32nd ANNUAL BLACK MINISTERS' RETREAT "Living Our Lord's Compassion Daily" APRIL 3 - 6, 2006 LOS ANGELES, CA CLICK HERE for More Information. SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM CONFERENCE "A Spiritual Covenant With America" MAY 17 - 20, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC CLICK HERE for More Information. "MIX IN '06" UCC and DISCIPLES WOMEN'S CONFERENCE "Dream On, Sisters!" JUNE 21 - 25 INDIANAPOLIS, IN CLICK HERE for More Information. Disciples Center for Public Witness at National City Christian Church Five Thomas Circle Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-232-0323 x 113 Fax: 443-782-0273 Web site: http://www.disciplescenter.org Blog: http://www.centerblog.org Email (Center): disciplescenter@nationalcitycc.org Email (Rev. Ken Brooker Langston, coordinator): disciplescenter@comcast.net ALSO, PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING: DAWN (Disciples Advocacy Washington Network) National City Christian Church Christian Church Capital Area Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Office of the General Minister and President Disciples Home Missions Global Ministries Week of Compassion National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Office of Black Ministry Office of Hispanic Ministries North American Pacific Asian American Disciples (NAPAD) Disciples Women Disciples Men Disciples Young Adults Disciples Youth STEP (Student Ecumenical Partnership) United Church of Christ Alliance of Baptists United Church of Canada National Council of Churches (USA) Canadian Council of Churches World Council of Churches Call to Renewal (USA) Kairos (Canada) The Interfaith Alliance (USA) Citizens for Public Justice (Canada) Disciples Peace Fellowship GLAD Alliance Disciples for Choice DISCIPLES JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK  CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR WEB SITE