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As lawmakers grappled on Wednesday with a climate change bill that appeared stalled in a senate committee, just hundreds of feet away on the Northeast lawn of Capitol Hill, religious leaders were issuing an urgent call for speedy and responsible action on the proposed legislation.
John Paterakis
Church World Service is coming to the Minneapolis / St. Paul area! The 2009 General Assembly of Church World Service and the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA will be held at the Doubletree Hotel (1500 Park Place Boulevard) from November 10-12. If you're in the area, stop in and learn more about the w...ork of CWS and its member communions! Exhibits open from 8am to 6pm. (8am to 3pm on Thursday.)Read More
Church World Service Did you know there are international standards for humanitarian aid?
Church World Service : Setting the standard: CWS trains other organizations in quality & accountabil
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The chaos that follows a disaster, such as the recent earthquake in Indonesia or the massive flooding that gripped the Philippines, often makes delivering quality humanitarian aid a challenge. Equally ...
Church World Service Whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all. --Galatians 6:10a
In a public event in Washington this Thursday (November 5), humanitarian agency Church World Service and leaders from the U.S. faith community will deliver a red flag message to the Obama administration and the Senate, in the countdown to the December Copenhagen climate change summit.
Steve Lindsley If you get a chance, check this out. We are proud of our walk's success despite less-than-desirable weather conditions! http://bit.ly/2YyrcL
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Boston's Crop Hunger Walk highlighted
the growing rate of food insecurity throughout the city - what a great idea!
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Boston members of the Church World Service participated in the first annual Crop Hunger Walk Oct. 24 to highlight the growing rate of food insecurity throughout the city. The Rev. John McCullough ...
Church World Service Our staff ROCKS! Check out this great song written by our very own Bert Marshal, together with images from CWS partners in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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These images are from a CWS-sponsored trip to visit partners in Haiti and the Dominican Republic in January 2008. The song in this video, "Paradise Hotel", was written and performed by CWS staffer Bert Marshal, and is on his new CD titled "Prairie Child". ...
Church World Service In Indonesia, Salmiati and her 16-month-old son Alif are taking part in a CWS-sponsored program that helps children caught in the recent earthquake connect with their feelings and express themselves. Alif's mom says, "I can see how this kind of activity can help children forget about their worries..."
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Children in Indonesia take part in activities to reduce quake-related trauma; CWS assists people displaced by violence in Pakistan; CWS promotes learning in Mozambique
Antwan S. McCoy Many blessings to CWS Greensboro and abroad from Pastor Antwan S. McCoy and the Daily Bread Ministry church family
Church World Service Check out some great CROP Hunger Walk videos from across the U.S. Thanks for everyone who's posting vids and sharing how their community is fighting hunger... keep 'em coming!!
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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
Church World Service A helpful resource for pastors and congregational leaders regarding H1N1 and the seasonal flu!
National Council of Churches H1N1 (Swine Flu) and Seasonal Flu Best Practices for Congregations - He
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• contacting local public health officials to obtain local information regarding meeting cancelation, seasonal and H1N1 flu immunization availability, as well as treatment options and locations.
Church World Service Check out this great article on CROP Hunger Walks in the LA Times!
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Volunteers in a Crop Hunger Walk set out from Cal State Long Beach on Oct. 18. The national interfaith program is sponsored by Church World Service and viewed by many as the granddaddy of charity walks. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / October 18, 2009)
Church World Service CWS will help feed 675 families displaced by violence in Pakistan and another 5,000 displaced people will receive CWS Blankets and CWS Hygiene Kits,. Learn how you can make kits to send at www.churchworldservice.org/kits. Thank you!!
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Church World Service Kits are small packages of supplies assembled by volunteers and shipped to people in need around the world.
