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Missions Resources<\/p>\n

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Social Justice<\/h1>\n

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Discover how your church can take action on social justice. Access webinars and vital resources on racism, gun violence, and more. Start making change now!<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you’re looking for practical guidance and tools to help your church address issues of social justice and create a more equitable world, these on-demand webinars cover a variety of topics including understanding social justice issues, taking action for social change, engaging with your community, and building a just and inclusive church.<\/p>\n

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Advocacy and Organizing<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Holy Discontentment Booklet<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/a>This document serves as a blueprint for Presbyterians who wish to engage more deeply with civic life and move their community deeper into advocacy and organizing for just public policy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bullying<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Building Faith<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>This website, a ministry of the Virginia Theological Seminary, has a list of bullying links and resources.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Sampling of Resources on Bullying<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>This list of bullying resources comes from the Massachusetts Conference of the UCC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Church Members Can Do About Bullying<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>The UMC website provides suggestions to prevent bullying.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gun Violence Prevention<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Faith vs. Fear Bible Study<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>This free downloadable 5-session study from the United Church of Christ is a faith response to gun violence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

God, Not Guns, Sabbath Worship Guide<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>The God Not Guns project is an interfaith partnership to educate the public about gun violence by promoting community awareness and grassroots mobilization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gun Violence Prevention Congregational Toolkit<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>This downloadable resource from the PCUSA\u202fprovides educational resources, online links, recommended reading and documentaries, guidance for small group conversations, pastoral and worship resources and suggestions for action and advocacy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kingdom Dreams, Violent Realities<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>The United Methodist Church offers this free, three session, downloadable study with reflections on gun violence from Micah 4:1-4, along with discussion questions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hunger<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

A Day in the Life<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>Through exploration of a typical day, young people are exposed to the lives of others around the world. This packet from PCUSA may be used as a 4-part series of learning units or adapted to a weekend retreat setting. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bread for the World<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This organization’s mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger. They offerstools for faith leaders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crop Hunger Walk<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by local congregations or groups to raise funds to end hunger at home and around the world. This website offers resources for organizing a walk.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ELCA World Hunger<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>The Lutheran Church ELCA has Advent and Lent studies on world hunger, as well as VBS programs and other resources on the topic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eliminating the Causes of Hunger<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>The Presbyterian Hunger Program has collected this list of ideas for congregations who are interested in serving in ways that help eliminate the causes of hunger.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Fast That I Choose<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>The Society of St. Andrew offers this six-session study on hunger as a free download.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Food Relief Activities<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This downloadable PDF document from The Presbyterian Hunger Program suggests food relief activities for your congregation, conference, youth, or mission trip to help meet needs in your community and globally.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gleanings<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This free, downloadable Hunger-Focused Bible Study in 10 Lessons for Young People and Adults comes from the Society of St. Andrew. You can also download\u202f<\/span>Mission Photos to accompany Old Testament Lessons<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202fand\u202f<\/span>Mission Photos to accompany New Testament Lessons<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is There Enough<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This 5-session curriculum for children deals with the issue of hunger, with Biblical themes addressing our responsibility to share. There are lesson plans for preschool, kindergarten \u2013 second grade, and upper elementary ages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just Eating:\u202fPracticing Our Faith at the Table<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This seven-session curriculum for small groups calls on people to integrate the commitments and practices of their faith into the way they eat. There is also a Just Eating Middle School Curriculum available in English and Spanish, as well as adaptations for African American audiences and Latino audiences.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presbyterian Hunger Program Bible Study<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This one-session Bible study will give participants the opportunity to reflect on the biblical call to work as partners with people who have been made poor in order to address hunger and its causes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Study Guides for Food and Hunger<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>These six guides from Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University integrate Bible study, prayer, and worship to help us explore Christian attitudes about food and responses to world hunger.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

World Renew<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This website has resources for churches to raise awareness and funds in the fight against world hunger, including worship materials, videos, kids\u2019 activities, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Immigration, Refugees, and Sanctuary<\/b><\/h3>\n
Immigration<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Immigration Issues<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>Resources are available here from the PCUSA on a number of issues related to immigration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Immigration<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>You’ll find information here about the UCC’s stance on immigration, how congregations can take a stand on immigration, the sanctuary movement, and more.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Immigrant Focused Curriculum<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

As the Citizen Among Us: Loving the Immigrant as Ourselves<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This seven-session downloadable study from Christians for Social Action is designed to help churches understand and interact with the difficult issue of immigration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Becoming the Church Together<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>This six-session free, downloadable curriculum comes from the North Carolina Council of Churches.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Five Study Guides for Immigration<\/span><\/b><\/a>
<\/span>These study guides from Baylor University integrate Bible study, prayer, and worship to help participants negotiate the boundaries of citizenship and faithful discipleship as<\/span> <\/span>they care for immigrants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanctuary Church<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Sanctuary Church for Immigrants<\/span><\/b><\/a>:<\/span>
<\/span>This article from the Insurance Board looks at insurance and risk management implications associated with the sanctuary movement in churches.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mission Projects<\/b><\/h3>\n

Church World Service – School Kits<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>School kits give children in impoverished schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for learning. A shopping list and links where to buy bags are included.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jerry Can Curriculum<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>This curriculum from Presbyterian Gifts highlights the need for clean water to survive. It’s available in both 1- and 5-sessions and includes lessons on disaster response and activities that show how children can be involved with prayer and generosity to make a difference in the lives of people in need.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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PRC Pinterest Board<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Social Justice Books for Children<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Preaching Justice<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

How to Preach A Justice Sermon<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>These insights from Long Island Jobs with Justice Faith Leaders\u2019 Focus Groups include tips on Justice Preaching; interfaith resources for preaching about justice are included.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prison Ministry<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Prison Ministry Resources<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>This list of resources for prison ministry was compiled by Marilyn Schneider, the presenter of our recorded webinar “Intro to Prison Ministry.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Do if a Friend Has Been Arrested<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>The O’Mara Law Group offers helpful information if a friend or loved is arrested, such as their rights, your rights, and what you can do to help them, especially if they struggle with an illness, disability or mental health issue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Social Justice for Children<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Children’s Community School<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0
<\/span>This website has resources for talking with children about social justice issues, such as race, gender, and class.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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