On April 1, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and the Aramark Corporation issued a joint statement to announce that they have reached an “agreement to to address farmworker wages and working conditions in the tomato fields of Florida.” The…
Read more »In Colombia, engaged in conversation about the Colombia Accompaniment Program, the conversation turned to some who spoke truth to power in the name of Jesus Christ: Archbishop Oscar Romero Fr. Rutilio Grande Sr. Maura Clarke Sr. Ita Ford Sr. Dorothy…
Read more »Barranquilla, Colombia Here’s the ask: Participate in the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia. This year’s focus is on Colombians who are internally displaced. Here’s the background: Those of us who have gathered to discuss the Colombia Accompaniment Program,…
Read more »Join the people of El Salvador in remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero who was assassinated 30 years ago today while celebrating the Eucharist. Remember his commitment to our sisters and brothers who know poverty and oppression; remember his calls to peace…
Read more »It appears that the House of Representatives will vote on health care reform this weekend. Now is the time to contact your representative and make your opinion known. Whether you oppose the proposed plan, support the proposed plan, or would…
Read more »The Decade to Overcome Violence initiative of the World Council of Churches is sponsoring an International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in Kingston, Jamaica in May of 2011. The International Ecumenical Peace Convocation will be a “harvest festival” celebrating the achievements of…
Read more »From the Presbyterian Washington Office: Ask your Senators and Representative to cosponsor the International Violence Against Women Act. The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) has been introduced in the Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill, which was…
Read more »If you are in the Trenton area, consider taking part in Revive 2010 June 11-13,2010 at Trinity Cathedral in Trenton From the Revive Web page: Revive is a gathering and celebration for followers of Jesus, taking place over the course…
Read more »With one email, letter, phone call, or visit, you can call for a step that would help reduce nuclear weapons, hunger and poverty. Urge your representative to support H Res 278. It is especially important to contact members serving on…
Read more »Many advocacy and relief groups note that dealing with Haiti’s international debt will play a key role in that country’s recovery from the earthquake. Several groups have initiated campaigns to cancel the debt. The United States Treasury and the G7…
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