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Churches, Ministries and Communities
The Moravian Church - http://www.moravian.org One of the first Protestant denominations with roots going back to the 15th Century reformer John Hus, Moravians worldwide have long focused on faithful living in community, education for all, music as an integral part of worship, and mission and social reform in service to God's people.
UUA - http://www.uua.org The Unitarian Universalist Association offers Lifespan Faith Development programming, encouraging all of us to place faith as a life-long priority.
CARE - http://www.care.org CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. They place special focus on working alongside poort women because equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to imporve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survovors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.
Common Dreams - http://www.commondreams.org It has been said that dreams are our roadmaps to the future. If so, where are we headed? Common Dreams is a national, non-profit citizens' organization working to bring progressive Americans together to promote the progressive vision for America's future. Founded in 1997, Common Dreams is committed to being on the cutting edge of using the internet as a political organizing tool - and creating new models for internet activism.
Ecumenical News International - http://www.eni.ch Ecumenical News International (ENI) was launched in 1994 as a global news service reporting on ecumenical developments and other news of the churches, and giving religious perspectives on news developments world-wide. ENI is sponsored by the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran world Federation, the World Alliance of reformed Churches and the conference of European Churches.
Faith Center - http://www.fccd.org The Faith Center for Community Development was founded in 1997 and has become on of the nation's leading institutions in the promotion of faith-based enterprise and community development.
NOOW - http://www.notonourwatchporject.org The Not On Our Watch Project states that its mission is to focus global attention and resources to stop and prevent mass atrocities. Drawing on the voices of citizen artists, activists and cultural leaders, our mission is to generate lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for the vulnerable, marginalized and displaced. Not On Our Watch works closely with the International Rescue Committee - http://www.theirc.org.
ONE - http://www.one.org ONE is thecampaign to make poverty history. The 2005 G8 Summit called for history-making efforts including the elimination of extreme poverty in the world in our lifetime. ONE developed its agenda in response to this call for global action, supporting numerous quality of life programming opoortunities.
Right to the Heart - http://www.righttotheheart.com Offers many interesting features including ministry helps, books, and speakers for your conferences and gatherings.
SelfGrowth.com - http://www.selfgrowth.com SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Imporvement, Personal growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
UNICEF - http://www.unicef.org The United Nations Children's Fund started in 1946 as part of the United Nations response to hunger in post-WWII Germany. In 1953 it became a permanent part of the UN and functions today to care for children living in poverty worldwide. UNICEF provides news updates on its website.
World Vision - http://www.worldvision.org World Vision helps transform the lives of the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Their non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their relgious beliefs, gender, race or ethnic background.
Women's Ministry - http://www.womensministry.net Another great space to peruse and ponder. Provides a speakers bureau, newsletter sign up, and connecting sites through its founder, Jennifer Rothschild.
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