DISCIPLES CENTER for PUBLIC WITNESS DISCIPLES ADVOCACY and PUBLIC WITNESS RESOLUTIONS Official Resolutions of the General Assemblies of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on Issues of Peace, Justice, Inclusion and Social Witness in the Church, in Society, and in the World. Watch This Video about GA07 Resolutions by GMP Sharon Watkins 2007: PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation Goal for Proportionate Representation of People Of Color In Church-Wide Leadership Positions Concerning a Movement to Reconnect with our Food and the Natural World Elimination of Torture A Call for Funding of General Assembly Processes of Discernment Children's Health Care Proactive Prevention: Seeking Common Ground on the Issue of Abortion Faith United Against Tobacco Use The Church's Response to the War in Iraq Faith and Our New Neighbors Concerning the Ethical Provision of Health Care in a Religiously Pluralistic Society Recommendations Concerning Reconciliation Mission 2005 RESOLUTIONS Common grievance appeal process and guidelines for the General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) [referred] Denouncing hateful speech and action aimed at gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, and renewing our commitment to the process of discernment Our relationship to the people of Haiti and Haitians in North America The living wage Peace for all in the Sudan Just trade [referred] Tear Down the Wall An equitable ratio of ethnic representation on general unit boards of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Ministry to and with undocumented workers The future of churchwide healthcare Protecting the arctic national wildlife refuge Support for Bolenge Hospital and Doctors" [referred] Suicide Bombing and Our Commitment to Peace Making 2003 RESOLUTIONS Ending Violence Against Women An Apology for the Sin of Slavery The Taco Bell Boycott Ending Nuclear Dangers Non-Violent Resolution of Conflict Civil Liberties for Immigrant Groups Immigration, Ministry and Hispanic Pastors U S Policy in the Middle East Resolution on the Death Penalty 2001 RESOLUTIONS Gay and Lesbian Persons in the Church The Antiracism, Proreconciliation Initiative Apology for Americans of African Descent Reparations for Slavery Bringing Justice and Reconciliation to Comfort Women Call for the Release of Lori Berenson from Prison in Peru Conflict Diamonds in Sierra Leone Farm Workers, Social Justice and the Church The Pandemic of HIV/AIDS in Africa 1999 RESOLUTIONS Closure of the School of the Americas Jubilee 2000 Health Care in the United States The Land Mine Treaty Religious Freedom Participation of Gay and Lesbian Persons in the Ministry of the Church Report on the Discernment on Racism The Safety and Nurture of Children Naval Operations in Vieques, Puerto Rico East Timor 1973 - 1997 RESOLUTIONS Humanitarian Action for the People of Cuba (1997) Jerusalem (1997) Police Accountability (1997) Unemployment and African-American Men (1997) U S Bases in Okinawa (1997) Welfare Reform (1997) Christian Social Witness (1995) Affirmative Action (1995) The Injustice of Budget Cuts in Necessary Programs (1995) The Social Witness of the Church. Civil Rights for Gay and Lesbian Persons (1993). Moratorium on Capital Punishment (1991) Abortion (1987) [Not Approved]. Participation of Gay and Lesbian Persons in the Ministry of the Church (1979) Homosexuality as an Alternative Lifestyle (1977) [Disapproved]. The Civil Liberties of Homosexual Persons (1977) Abortion (1975) [Disapproved] Opposition to Capital Punishment (1975) The Supreme Court Decision on Abortion (1973) [Disapproved] Opposition to Capital Punishment (1973) Disciples Center for Public Witness Locations: Twelfth Street Christian Church 1812 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 National City Christian Church Five Thomas Circle Washington, DC 20005 Light of the World Christian Church 4646 Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46228 Park Avenue Christian Church 1010 Park Avenue (at 85th Street) New York, NY 10028 Phone: 202-797-0113 Fax: 443-782-0273 Web site: www.disciplescenter.org Email: disciplescenter@comcast.net ALSO, PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Canada Christian Church Capital Area DAWN (Disciples Advocacy and Witness Network) Light of the World Christian Church (Indianapolis) Park Avenue Christian Church (NYC) Twelfth Street Christian Church (DC) Michigan Park Christian Church (DC) Shepherd Park Christian Church (DC) National City Christian Church (DC) 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 Disciples (NAPAD) Refugee and Immigration Ministries Disciples Family & Children's Ministries Disciples Women Disciples Men Disciples Young Adults Disciples Youth STEP (Student Ecumenical Partnership) Higher Education and Leadership Ministries Council on Christian Unity United Church of Christ Alliance of Baptists United Church of Canada National Council of Churches (USA) Canadian Council of Churches World Council of Churches Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Call to Renewal (USA) Kairos (Canada) The Interfaith Alliance (USA) Citizens for Public Justice (Canada) Children's Defense Fund Bread for the World 'Let Justice Roll' Living Wage Campaign National Religious Coalition Against Torture Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice Churches for Middle East Peace Center on Conscience and War Church World Service Disciples Peace Fellowship GLAD Alliance Disciples Heritage Disciples for Choice DISCIPLES JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK Get this widget! 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