Presented here are audio recordings of the NCC’s pre-conference workshop at Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, DC, April 15, 2016. Recordings can be accessed by either clicking on the links below, or by accessing the NCC’s weekly podcast at iTunes and Stitcher Radio. Christians gathering at the 2016 Ecumenical Advocacy Days will be lifting their
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Last fall, Rev. John Dorhauer became the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, one of the National Council of Churches’ 38 member communions. A leader many call a “visionary,” Dorhauer begins his term of office challenging his denomination to be serious about dealing with white privilege, church vitality, and the church’s
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At a time in American history when technology has provided more possibilities for connection, unfortunately, society seems to be more fragmented and fearful than ever. In the coming years, will religion be something that brings us together or drives us apart? What misconceptions do each of us hold about another person’s faith that make
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Washington, D.C. – Today the National Council of Churches, along with a coalition of 39 other religious organizations, submitted an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief in support of the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever federal standards on carbon pollution from power plants. In the brief, the groups identify climate change as a pressing issue
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What is an appropriate relationship between a Christian and guns? As gun ownership is guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment and is increasing in popularity, Christians are free to seek the answer to this question for themselves, and emotions are strong in both directions. In this episode of the National Council of Churches Podcast, we will talk
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The National Council of Churches mourns for those who died in recent terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium, and Lahore, Pakistan and prays for those who are recovering from injuries. We condemn all acts of violence that intentionally target innocent people. We view these incidents as attacks on individual human lives, communities, people of faith, and
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Many churches today are involved in ministry to people who are serving time in prison. But a growing number of churches are becoming involved in ministry to prisoners AFTER they are released. In this episode of the National Council of Churches Podcast, we will talk to Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, who teaches at Howard
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The NCC echoes these words from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): God of grace and peace, we pray for the city of Brussels and the people of Belgium. Help and heal the wounded, receive the dying into your embrace, and comfort those who mourn. Strengthen rescue and relief workers who protect and provide for others in
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Has mass incarceration become part of what is seen today as a good business model? What effect has privatization had on the rehabilitation of prisoners? Today we will discuss the profit motive as one of the forces behind the mass incarceration crisis, and, specifically, how companies that provide mental health services in the prison system
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Issues surrounding war and peace are as controversial today as they have been in the past. Among the member communions of the National Council of Churches, approaches to war and peace are as varied as are the communions themselves. In this episode we’ll talk with Nathan Hosler with the Church of the Brethren’s Office
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