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To view a listing of WCC Policy Statements and Press Releases, click here. Resources for New Law - Mandatory Reporting by Clergy To view resources concerning Senate Bill 207, Mandatory Reporting for Clergy, click here. To view a page of hunger resources, including links to other websites, information on Public Policy Advocacy, and WCC's Hunger at Our Doorstep guide please click here. Affordable Housing Initiative To view a listing of resources regarding affordable housing in Wisconsin, click here. WCC Community Investment Program The Community Investment Program is for individuals, congregations and member denominations investing in a brighter future for Wisconsin's low income families and communities. To view a brochure on the Community Investment Program in PDF format click here. WCC Washington Island Resources 2004 Forum: To download MS Word files of Rev. Shelly Bobb's sermons at the 2004 Washington Island Forum, click the item desired: July 6, July 7, July 8.2005 Forum: Set of audio CD's of Eugene Peterson's presentation, "Message for Contemporary Christians," $25.WCC Resources on the War in Iraq To view a listing of Resources on the War in Iraq, click here. WCC Resources on the Death Penalty The Council has published a comprehensive resource packet on the death penalty advisory referendum topic called the Educational Resource Packet for Wisconsin Congregations. To download this resource packet for viewing or printing click here. (Note: This is a 1.8 MB PDF file). Additional information and links to resources on the death penalty can be found here. The WCC also offers the 2006 Voter Education Guide , 10 Things Your Congregation Can Do Before the Election. It also includes materials on organizing an adult education form on election issues, holding a candidate forum and conducting a voter registration drive. Download to view or print in either Word format or as a PDF file.To view a listing of archived policy statements and press releases, click here. To view the summer worship schedule click here. Also check the campground information booth or bulletin board for additional listings and updates. EcuNews is published quarterly by the Wisconsin Council of Churches. To receive copies by mail contact the Council at (608) 837-3108 or by email at wcoc@wichurches.orgFor information about EcuNews or to submit an article or a news item concerning ecumenical events contact Rev. Ken Pennings at (608) 837-3108 or by email at kpennings@wichurches.orgEcuNews is available online as an Adobe Acrobat file. To download a copy of Acrobat click here.Available online EcuNews Issues:
WCC Publications, Audio and Video Tapes, CD's To order any of these items send a check payable to: Wisconsin Council of Churches to WCC, 750 Windsor Street, Suite #301, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. Postmodern Christians: Discipleship in a New Century ($20), package of audio tapes of Dr. Will Willimon's presentations at the 2004 Washington Island Forum. Opening Doors to Affordable Housing ($10), VHS Video tape, 20 minutes, on the WCC affordable housing initiative and Wisconsin housing partnerships. Also available in DVD format (inquire). Jesus, Jubilee and the Reign of God Lenten Series ($25). An 8 audio tape set with presentations by Sharon Ringe, Maria Harris, Dean Brackley, Douglas Meeks, George Tinker and Calvin DeWitt. Individual tapes available for $5 each. Jubilee as Release for the Captives ($5). Audio tape of Sr. Helen Prejean's presentation on this theme. The Cross: God With Us ($5). Audio tape of Douglas John Hall's presentation on this topic. Living Our Faith: Christian Faith and the Human Community ($15). A four session study on this topic, including a 15-minute video for use with Session I, Christian Faith and the Common Good. Session II: Baptism and Life in Community. Session III: The Eucharist as Parable of Sharing. Session IV: Managing Resources for the Good of All, A Biblical View. Toward Interfaith Understanding (free). A listing of recommended books for persons interested in learning more about the world's major religions. Ways for Congregations to Minister With and To Seniors (free). A collection of things congregations can do to facilitate ministry with and to senior citizens. 2007 Directory of Wisconsin Religious Bodies. This is a directory of names and addresses of Wisconsin religious bodies, including denominational judicatories, non-Christian religious bodies and the National and World Council of Churches. View or print a copy in PDF format by clicking here. The Death Penalty: A Study Packet for Congregations. An updated packet is now available and can be downloaded as a PDF file. Click here.Murder Close Up: From Fury to Forgiveness ($15). A 45-minute inspiring Mennonite video about family members of murder victims who tell a story of how they achieved closure through a journey from fury to forgiveness. Art of Peace II: Jubilee as Engaging the Powers ($5) each. Sessions on audio tape from Walter Wink's 2001 presentations. Session I: Myth of Redemptive Nonviolence. Session II: Jesus Answer to Violence. Session III: Nonviolence for the Violent. Session IV: Movement Session with June Keener-Wink. Click here soon for a partial resource list of various ecumenical agreements, websites and contacts world-wide. xx Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme for the January 2008 observance will be "Pray Without Ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:12a, 13b-18). The theme and text for each year’s observance of the Week of Prayer are chosen and prepared by representatives of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and representatives of the World Council of Churches. The international texts are developed, adapted and published for use in the USA by Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute The Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches USA promotes the week among the NCC's 35 member communions. Resources include daily prayer guides, prayer cards, posters, and bulletin covers. Information and order forms for Week of Prayer materials are available at the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious website at: www.geii.org Home Page |
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