Peace and Justice Ministries
World Church Peace and Justice Web Page
The purpose of the Peace and Justice Ministries office is to provide teaching ministry, resource development, and expanding networks of contacts for those interested in peace and justice. If you are involved in peace and justice issues (human rights, conscientious objection, disarmament, environment, poverty, domestic violence, restorative justice/crime and punishment) and would like to network with others, please contact Andrew Bolton at abolton@CofChrist.org.
In the Forefront
A Faith-in-Action human rights network. Rod Downing (recipient of the Community of Christ 2007 International Human Rights Award) produces an email newsletter on behalf of the Community of Christ Human Rights Team. His newsletter, “In the Forefront,” includes some helpful links for information and opportunities to make a difference for human rights worldwide. To subscribe, email Rod Downing with “In the Forefront: Subscribe” in the subject line, or simply visit the website to view archived newsletters.
Orphans Africa
Orphans Africa is a non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to assisting orphans and widows in Africa. We coordinate volunteer services, donations and supplies to our Field Partner, the Marilynn Orphans Projects Foundation (MOP) in Tanzania East Africa. The Founder and Executive Director of MOP is Raphael Mwaji of Pugu, Tanzania. We offer volunteer opportunities to those who want to assist the orphans and widows. Volunteer your time and skills to teach, advise, administer, raise funds, build buildings, farm or perform many other valuable activities.
Amnesty International
This organization has been endorsed by the church, and a church member, Kathy Bachman, sits on its board of directors.
Bread for the World
Following Jesus’ call in announcing “Good News,” Bread for the World members work in congregations, within religious organizations or with their national denominations in the United States to create the political will to end hunger. Our actions to seek justice for the world’s hungry people remain rooted in faith and the promise that they “will hunger no more and thirst no more….and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
(Rev. 7:16,17).
Vote, Run, Lead
Vote, Run, Lead is a dynamic program of The White House Project designed to engage women in the political process as voters, activists and candidates through trainings, inspiration and networking.
Pathways to Peace
Wonderful images, music, etc., focusing on daily devotionals for those wanting to be peace makers.
The Fellowship of Reconciliation
Since 1915, The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) has carried on programs and educational projects concerned with domestic and international peace and justice, nonviolent alternatives to conflict, and the rights of conscience. A Nonviolent, Interfaith, tax exempt organization, The FOR promotes nonviolence and has members from many religious and ethnic traditions. It is a part of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), which has affiliates in over 40 countries.
Western Washingotn Fellowship of Reconciliation
Western Washington chapter of The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR).
Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center is run by Morris Dees and focuses on pursuing hate crimes, prosecuting racial hatred cases.
Teaching Tolerance
An arm of SPLC which specializes in developing, distributing for free, educational material on teaching tolerance in the schools.
Operation Respect
A program started by Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary fame) that focuses on educational materials teaching respect of all peoples in the world and in schools. Focuses on grades K-12 and is free to all who want it. Over 10,000 schools are using it, and more everyday are adopting it. Intent is to offset what Peter refers to as the "Weakest Link culture" that makes game out of belittling children.
McMaster University Centre for Peace Studies
Another good site with links to other peace and justice sites.
GandhiServe Foundation
A site based on Gandhian principles that connects to other sites on peace & justice.
Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
A Palestinian Christian site for an organization in Israel seeking middle east peace.
Seeds of Peace
From their website: "Our mission is to empower leaders of the next generation. Treaties are negotiated by governments. Peace is made by people. Seeds of Peace is doing what no government can. It is sowing the seeds of peace among children who have grown up with the horror of war. By teaching teenagers to develop trust and empathy for one another, Seeds of Peace is changing the landscape of conflict. It is enabling people blinded by hatred to see the human face of their enemies. It is equipping the next generation with the tools to end the violence and become the leaders of tomorrow."