The Chile and Haiti emergencies need a Christian response
As Haiti enters its rainy season with hundreds of thousands under plastic tents, a new earthquake this weekend in Chile is threatening tsunami waves toward Hawaii and other areas. Yet, the network of churches throughout the world are set to respond as they do in each disaster. This is because the Church’s mission of compassion has built global friendships and local partnerships that provides immediate assistance, usually faster than governmental and other ngo agencies. While every hand is needed to rebuild and recover after disaster, check out the local denominations for first hand reports of what is happening at the local level as we seek together to respond in the name of the One who calls us to carry one another’s burdens.
American Friends Service Committee
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Spring Programs
Check CA Calendar for event dates, times, etc.
SLANGuage -- ESL classes most Tuesdays.
Peacemaking Through the Arts -- Undergrad volunteers needed.
Africa Dinners -- focusing on the food, culture and social justice issues of one African country at each dinner.
Queer Christian Fellowship -- meets bi-weekly.
Social Justice events and networking with other activist groups.
Thank you, Dana How Social Service Fund!
The organization has provided generous support of Peacemaking Through the Arts for several years. Be sure to check out their new mentoring program for Philadelphia's youth!
Dr. Sandra Barnes to be Honored
Join us on May 7 at 6pm at the Open Mind for Africa Reception. Dr. Sandra Barnes is honoree and keynote speaker. Three students will receive travel grants to help with social justice projects in African countries this summer.
Slanguage's legacy
In Feb 2010, the CA's ESL program run by Dr. Bill Kelly begins its 13th year in this important ministry.
Click here to join the new Greater Philadelphia Campus Ministry Association.
CA Blog
Visit, get involved: http://upennca.wordpress.com/
CA Produces a DVD
Body Without Fear - A Video