Global Ministries, Author at Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/author/globalministries/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:22:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Global Ministries, Author at Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/author/globalministries/ 32 32 Joint Interfaith Statement on the Entry into Force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons https://www.globalministries.org/joint_interfaith_statement_on_the_entry_into_force_of_the_treaty_on_the_prohibition_of_nuclear_weapons/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:28:43 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/joint_interfaith_statement_on_the_entry_into_force_of_the_treaty_on_the_prohibition_of_nuclear_weapons/ PDF Version As a wide coalition of faith-based communities from around the world, we speak with one voice to reject the existential threat to humanity that nuclear weapons pose. We wholeheartedly welcome the entry into force of the Treaty on … Read more

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]]> Combat Human Trafficking https://www.globalministries.org/combat_human_trafficking/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:01:27 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/combat_human_trafficking/ As the economic crisis continues around the world, more people are becoming vulnerable to trafficking due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. needs to have effective responses to these changing vulnerabilities like homelessness, school closures, high unemployment rates, lack of healthcare, decreased income, … Read more

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]]> The Price of Safety https://www.globalministries.org/the_price_of_safety/ Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:34:50 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/the_price_of_safety/ This story was told to a staff member of Mediterranean Hope. I was born in a suburb of Damascus, Syria in 1991, the daughter of J, a builder, and F, teacher. In 2011, people began to protest against the government. … Read more

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]]> Together in Hope: Exploring the Beatitudes Daily Devotional https://www.globalministries.org/together_in_hope_beatitudes_devotional/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:57:09 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/together_in_hope_beatitudes_devotional/ Together in Hope: Exploring the Beatitudes is a daily devotional with reflections, questions, and prayers about Matthew 5:3-12, otherwise known as the Beatitudes. The devotions themselves are from partners, mission coworkers, and staff from Southern Asia. The word “beatitude” means to be … Read more

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]]> The Impact of the Trump Administration on the Churches in Cuba Webinar https://www.globalministries.org/the_impact_of_the_trump_administration_on_the_churches_in_cuba_webinar/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:28:14 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/the_impact_of_the_trump_administration_on_the_churches_in_cuba_webinar/ Thursday, October 15, 202010:30 am – 12 noon ET You are invited to join us for a discussion of religious freedom in Cuba. Learn about current issues including: the difficulties of everyday life in terms of food and basic necessities … Read more

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]]> National Council of Churches in India condemns brutal rape of Dalit woman https://www.globalministries.org/national_council_of_churches_in_india_condemns_brutal_rape_of_dalit_girl/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:59:33 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/national_council_of_churches_in_india_condemns_brutal_rape_of_dalit_girl/ The National Council of Churches in India condemns the alleged gang rape and assault of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh leading to her death. The barbaric torture led the victim to undergo an enormous … Read more

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]]> Religions for Peace National Gathering of Religious Leaders 2020: Uplifting Moral Voices for Immigration and Refugees https://www.globalministries.org/religions_for_peace_national_gathering_of_religious_leaders_2020/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:43:43 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/religions_for_peace_national_gathering_of_religious_leaders_2020/ Please join Religions for Peace USA for the National Gathering of Religious Leaders 2020: Uplifting Moral Voices for Immigration and Refugees – Faiths in Action presented by Religions for Peace USA. All are welcome to participate in this event, which … Read more

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]]> Handmade Congolese Crafts https://www.globalministries.org/handmade_congolese_crafts/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:01:37 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=36465 Global Ministries is excited to share the opportunity to receive beautiful, handmade crafts from the Congo, while supporting women and families through microcredit programs around the world. Each item is uniquely created and sewn by a woman in the Congo … Read more

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]]> Support Human Rights in the Philippines https://www.globalministries.org/support_human_rights_in_the_philippines/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:47:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/support_human_rights_in_the_philippines/ The United Church of Christ through Global Ministries has a long history of partnership and solidarity with the people of the Philippines. For the past few years, many of our church partners have been targeted by the government of President … Read more

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]]> As COVID-19 Spreads, Global Peacebuilders Call on Governments to Re-Commit to Peace https://www.globalministries.org/as_covid_19_spreads_global_peacebuilders_call_on_governments_to_re_commit_to_peace/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:03:22 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/as_covid_19_spreads_global_peacebuilders_call_on_governments_to_re_commit_to_peace/ NEW YORK, NY (September 21, 2020) Over 170 international and domestic peacebuilding organizations have issued an urgent call to action for peace. The statement points out that responses to crisis that increase violence, injustice and exclusion will worsen development losses … Read more

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