Poor People’s Campaign: A Moral Agenda
Spearheaded by Reverend William Barber, the Poor People’s Campaign has a manifesto of its religious and moral beliefs. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1G5xcF4_LQ1vxTGjKWsBifvLBXeJuTXMd
Reclaiming Jesus
The writing, partner signatures and spring rally were organized by Rev. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners. This is a model for Christians who need to feel empowered to take back the scripture from those Evangelicals who see Christianity without Christ as its leader and teacher. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_U2YO8vHIRxpmdaGUrsVXb6VH0W0Jh2u
Gunn on Gun violence and Christianity
An important new reference for Presbyterians and other Christian denominations as we argue against rising gun violence. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aUmi80ZYggw-4ilZ5spnPa-iVVLh_k9R
Multicultural Chambers Alliance sponsors Candidate Forum in Virginia: Sunday, September 30 3:30-6:30 pm
The School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia International University is glad to invite you to: The Multicultural Chambers Alliance Decision 2018 sponsored Candidate Forum: Candidates for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Senatorial race and candidates for the 8th, 10th, and 11th Congressional Districts will be participating in this year’s Candidate …
Jack Calhoun’s latest blog: There’s no eternal guarantee
History does not always bend toward justice. The “bend” does not happen automatically. We are the benders. We all are needed. Your work, commitments, your values and your pledges to our children, and to their children of utmost importance. There’s No Eternal Guarantee: Our Fragile Democracy Must be Re-won …
Reformed Institute Lecture: What the Bible Has to Say about Immigration, Saturday, September 29 9-noon, McLean VA
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane, McLean, VA 22101 In the Meeting House | Coffee at 9:00 a.m. There is no fee for this event. For more information or to register, visit http://www.reformedinstitute.org/index.php/program-offerings/events or contact Mary Hill, Program Coordinator for the Reformed Institute, at 703.518.5125 or by email, mhill@reformedinstitute.org.
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Annual Meeting: Sunday, September 23, 3-5pm Alexandria, VA
At Peace Lutheran Church, 6362 Lincolnia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312 Walk the Talk: How to Reduce Waste in your Congregation We will hear from Rev. Stephanie Allen who founded Zero Waste Church. She will discuss her experience of leading a congregation to reduce waste and provide an opportunity for discussion. Additionally, we …
13th Annual Unity Walk: Sunday Sept 16, 1:45-6pm Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington. Go to https://ifcmw.org for more information and to register. There is no charge, but a suggested donation of $25 per adult. Opening ceremony: 2:30 at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St. NW Closing ceremony: Islamic Center of Washington, DC, 2551 Massachusetts Ave
Monthly Anti-Gun Violence Vigil at the NRA: Friday, Sept 14, 10am, Fairfax, VA
From the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: Keep up the momentum that so many of us, young and old, have worked together to create! Please join us as we honor those killed and injured by gun violence, as well as their loved ones; and as we demonstrate and renew …
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions–Climate Crisis Forum: Tuesday, Sept 18 Vienna, VA
The planet is getting hotter, and we must take action. The Virginia Climate Crisis Forum, hosted by Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, will focus on how Virginia is being and will be affected by climate change. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) James Madison High …