Tag Archives: Pope Francis
For the Common Good of our ‘Whole Inhabited Earth’
Ecumenical Advocacy in our Nation’s Capitol When we at the Office of Public Witness step outside into the bustle of Capitol Hill, it is common to see packs of people with purple arm bands or orange neckties or yellow book … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, criminal justice, ecumenical, Ecumenism, fair wage, Office of Public Witness, OPW, Pope Francis, scripture, young adults
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The Cry of Tamar
Originally published here on May 8, 2013, as part of Rev. Marci Glass’ personal blog “Glass Overflowing.” Perhaps you read Elizabeth Smart’s comments on human trafficking recently. As a 14 year old kidnapping victim, she connected her feeling of worthlessness … Continue reading
Posted in Carousel, Current Issue, Journal
Tagged Elizabeth Smart, gender justice, Pope Francis, purity myth, rape, scripture, sexuality, Tamar, Women's Rights
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Of the City, By the City, For the City: On Christian Witness and Mission
“I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city… a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” -Luke 2:10b-11, NRSV (emphasis added) The “city” has been an … Continue reading
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Tagged city, community organizing, Plainfields, Pope Francis, poverty alleviation, Princeton, Racial Justice, scripture, seminary, urban ministry
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