Category - National Council of Churches USA

US churches come together to oppose national and global injustice

agency reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:34:37 +0000

The annual general assembly of the National Council of Churches USA and Church World Service has been taking place this week amid sober assessments of national and world conditions and calls for renewal of the churches’ unity.

Church leaders advocate for resolution of Honduras crisis

agency reporter — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:45:22 +0000

A top-level delegation of international Christian leaders has visited Washington DC to advocate for the cessation of widespread human rights violations in Honduras.

US churches hold vigil to highlight mountaintop mining disaster

staff writers — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:01:52 +0100

On the anniversary of a historic piece of environmental legislation, the National Council of Churches USA hosted a candlelight vigil to recall the destruction caused by mountaintop removal mining.

US churches seek Congress human rights action on the Philippines

agency reporter — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:05:27 +0000

The National Council of Churches USA has urged the United States Congress to require assurances that the Philippines is living up to human rights standards before shoring it up with military aid.

Southern Baptists and Catholics join US church decline trend

agency reporter — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:12:38 +0000

A reported decline in US Catholic and Southern Baptist membership raises eyebrows because they have grown dependably over the years, but now join the majority of mainline churches reporting a gradual decline.

US church leaders welcome children's health insurance victory

agency reporter — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:02:06 +0000

Religious leaders in the USA are celebrating President Obama's signing of legislation to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Programme (SCHIP) which will lift thousands out of poverty.

US churches urge Obama to lift Cuba restrictions

agency reporter — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:21 +0000

A dozen Christian leaders in the United States are asking President-Elect Barack Obama to ease travel restrictions to Cuba, which hinder church relations between the countries.

US churches urge Obama to lead for justice and peace

agency reporter — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:50:11 +0000

Leaders of 24 US churches gathering in Washington DC next week will deliver a message to President-elect Barack Obama, outlining hopes for the new administration in working for peace with justice.

Northern Irish and US faith groups tackle environment, poverty and peace

staff writers — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:15:23 +0000

Faith groups in Northern Ireland and America have been seeking to learn from one another about making peace in the human and the physical environment together. Earlier this month a US interfaith group visited the province.

Faith groups mark National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

staff writers — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:15:54 +0000

Faith groups throughout the USA observed the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on 11 January 2008, seeking also move beyond consciousness of the problem to collaborative actions towards ending exploitation.