Washington Archives

J. Herbert Nelson’s Response to Killings of African American Boys and Men

Posted August 22nd, 2014

In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9, 2014, confusion, anger and national soul-searching has marked succeeding weeks. A prayer vigil turned violent, police… Read more »

Advocacy as Discipleship: A People Called to Witness

Posted March 6th, 2014

This four-week devotional is designed with an in-depth reflection on Day One of each week to introduce each topic, with Days Two through Seven featuring centering quotations, questions and opportunities… Read more »

Holy Discontentment Advocacy Resource

Posted August 29th, 2013

Holy Discontentment: Lifting Your Voice for Effective Advocacy outlines the tools in the advocate’s toolbox, discusses their effectiveness, and gives suggestions on truly effective advocacy strategies. Now, with a newly updated… Read more »

Internship / Fellowship for Public Witness final Evaluation

Posted May 25th, 2011

Use this form to evaluate the Office of Public Witness Internship/Fellowship Program.

Internship / Fellowship for Public Witness work contract

Posted May 25th, 2011

This Work Contract will become the guiding document for your Internship experience. It is intended to give shape to your learning experience and work by providing guidance and framework, and… Read more »

Living Through Economic Crisis: The Church’s Witness in Troubled Times

Posted November 4th, 2010

This social involvement report, approved by the 219th General Assembly (2010), summarizes the wealth of moral resources we have available to draw upon in confronting the current economic crisis. It… Read more »

Loving Our Neighbors: Equity and Quality in Public Education (K–12)

Posted October 20th, 2010

This report, provided by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy, discusses the challenges to public education posed by growing economic divisions and new demographic realities in our society.

Office of Public Witness internship information

Posted October 1st, 2010

The Internship for Public Witness seeks to provide substantive, formative work and guidance for persons seeking experience and vocational discernment in the church and in the public square.

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