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Caring for All of God’s Creation
"…All things are connected like the blood which unites one family. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth. Men and women did not weave the web of life; they are merely strands in it. Whatever one does to the web, one does to oneself." ... read more »
National Call on Violence & Trafficking, April 2
2 speakers will inform about recently reauthorized legislation
Violence Against Women’s Act, Trafficking Victims Protection Act to be subjects of free conference call. read more »
$24,000 awarded in Human Relations Day Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Directors of the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) awarded nearly $24,000 in Human Relations Day grants during their spring meeting here. Human Relations Day strengthens United Methodist outreach to communities, encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youths. Human Relations Day is one... read more»
Polaris Project
Polaris Project is committed to combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery, and to strengthening the anti-trafficking movement through a comprehensive approach. Their website has many resources on human trafficking including an explanation of common myths and misconceptions.
The Slave Next Door
Bales & Soodalter, The Slave Next Door In The Slave Next Door we find that slaves are all around us, hidden in plain sight: the dishwasher in the kitchen of... read more »
2013 legislative priorities
Immigration reform, reducing gun violence, ‘moral federal budget,’ combating human trafficking targeted
Priorities support Christian social concerns and represent areas to which the faith community can bring a unique voice to the legislative process. read more »
A Villainy Revealed: Dismantling an Evil System
It's been a while since we've been in touch! I've been traveling this journey with all of you, but not from the GBCS office in Washington D.C. I've been back in Atlanta since late August, continuing my theological studies at Emory. Every Monday, along... read more »
Justice Matters Week in Review - January 14-21
The words and actions of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were infused into all the activities of the last week. Here's what was going on: Jasmine's Story highlights how our broken U.S. Immigrations System is tearing apart families. January 21 was the official observance of Martin Luther... read more »
The Power of A Story
The Power of A Story - End Human Trafficking is a Bible study and action resource on human trafficking - modern day slavery. The NFL Super Bowl is the largest sex-trafficking event in the United States each year. The... read more »
Human trafficking awareness
Mississippi agency upholds brings comfort, hope to victims
Victims include children in the sex trade, adults are coerced or deceived into commercial sex acts, and anyone forced into different forms of labor or services. read more »