Family & Children

Disciples support Comprehensive Health Care for Children

Before the end of 2007 the United States Congress must act to renew SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program).  It is important that legislators hear from people of faith about this important issue.

This Comprehensive Health Care for All Children Web page has been created to provide information and advocacy resources related to the health of children living in the United States.

Resources

Check the 2008 Yearbook and Directory for the 2007 General Assembly Resolution

The All Healthy Children Act, H.R. Bill 1688: Search Thomas (From the Library of Congress)

The All Healthy Children Act, Summary

From the Home Mission Advocate (May to July 2007 issue)
Sharon Watkins, Disciples General Minister and President asks "How can we call ourselves a people of faith and not take care of our babies?"

Letter to congregations from General Minister and President Rev. Sharon Watkins

Sample letters

• To the Editor
• To Congress

Sign-on Forms

• For Churches
• For Clergy
• For Laity

Petition: The Christian Churches’ Call to Action

Convening of Religious Leaders

List of Additional Resources

Worship Resources

• Scripture references
• Prayers     

Questions?

Contact Kaye Edwards, (434) 832-1119 or Connie Metts (888) 346-2631.