January 2018

January 22, 2018

From Rev. Hawkins: “This is a Moral Shut Down”

Posted 1:36pm

The government has shut down because Congress could not work together to come up with a Continuing Resolution to pay federal employees. But pressing questions must be asked as to how we arrived at this point: Why are many members of Congress unable to set aside partisan differences and fulfill the basic responsibilities of governing… Read more »

January 19, 2018

Rev. Nelson and Rev. Hawkins Sign on to letter Urging Congress to Act on Top Priorities

Posted 1:27pm

Dear Senator/Representative: As leaders representing a broad array of religious beliefs and faith traditions, we write to urge you to enact four urgent priorities that Congress must address before the continuing resolution expires on January 19, 2018. We come from a variety of faith perspectives, but our moral principles and scriptural teachings all affirm the… Read more »

January 14, 2018

Rev. Jimmie Hawkins Responds to the President’s Comments on Immigration

Posted 12:27pm

“And they came and said to (Jesus), “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with truth.” — Mark 12:14; Matthew 22:16 On Thursday during a meeting with members of Congress the 45th… Read more »

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