A YouTube Playlist from Disciples Justice Ministries commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It includes a description of the signifigance of the Civil Rights Act, Reflections from Disciples Justice Ministries leaders, and a collection of prayers.
Justice & Advocacy Ministries
Prayer for Immigrant Children and Families in Crisis
Prayer for Immigrant Children and Families in Crisis
The Apostle Paul said God’s plan for deep love and wide warmth put him on his knees in
prayer. Let us join him in that as we seek for a love that is full & broad enough to be communicated to the arriving immigrant children and their families
What Does the Bible Say about Refugees and Immigrants?
What Does the Bible Say about Refugees and Immigrants?
The Bible is a story of God’s intimate involvement with people as they live out their history. It is a story of movement and change as people and nations grow, mix, and take on various characteristics. It is a story of constantly renewed hopes for a better future, filled with stories of refugees and immigrants.
Talking to Kids — The Poor People’s Campaign
Talking to Kids — The Poor People’s Campaign
Families and faith leaders are invited to look through this menu of starting points around the model of the PPC Jubilee Principles. Use this tool to intergenerationally engage your younger people in this social justice movement.
Conversation Covenants
Conversation Covenants
A quick, two-page document with Group Guidelines for Faithful Conversations on Tough Topics.
Naming and Addressing Justice Issues
Naming and Addressing Justice Issues
Drawing on Yara Allen’s powerful song “Somebody’s Hurting My Brother” this one page guide gives you an easy conversation starter for talking about justice.
Allied Against Hate — A Toolkit for Congregations
Allied Against Hate — A Toolkit for Congregations
“Allied Against Hate: A Toolkit for Faith Communities” has been distributed by The White House Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnership. Included in the 20-page document are proactive steps anyone can take to combat hate by building relationships across faiths.
Prayer of a New Citizen
Prayer of a New Citizen
A prayer from Sophia Hlen Rahlan, a Montagnard refugee from the Central Highlands of Vietnam, on the occassion of her becoming a US Citizen.
2020 Advocacy Toolkit
2020 Advocacy Toolkit
A comprehensive guide on effective advocacy strategies developed in 2020 by the Disciples Justice Ministries cohort group.
Biblical References to Refugees and Immigrants
Biblical References to Refugees and Immigrants
A collection of 50+ Bible passages that directly refer to refugees and immigrants