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Useful Links
The following external web pages are
organizations we have found useful in our ministry to the people
of God. Some of these links directly relate to our
Apostolic Work in the Communities we serve. Other
links are of a more general nature and are meant as resources for
you we feel you might find informative. We do not
necessarily endorse any of these organizations or activates. If
you have any comments on any of these links, please feel free to
contact us.
University Christian
Church/Disciples of Christ
UCC is the host church for Saint John the Beloved Cathedral American
Catholic Church.
"God calls University
Christian Church to witness to our faith in Jesus Christ.
Following his example, we will reach out to and accept all
people, offering multiple opportunities for worship, fellowship,
spiritual growth, and service to others. We accept the call to
live in community and demonstrate God's inclusive love for
everyone in all we say and do." -from our Statement of
Calling
The Religious
Institute
A lay ecumenical, interfaith organization dedicated to
advocating for sexual health, education, and justice in faith
communities and society.
The Religious Archives Network
A resource for LGBT religious leaders and groups in
determining how to preserve their historical records.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Religious Archives
Network (LGBT-RAN) coordinates and supports the identification,
collection and preservation of personal papers and
organizational records from lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender religious movements. To encourage scholarly research
and historical study of these important movements for social
change, LGBT-RAN disseminates information about these records
and provides and facilitates access to them, using digital
technology when possible.
California
Council of Churches
The California Council of Churches educates faith communities
to pursue justice, equity, and fairness in the treatment of all
people, in particular those most vulnerable in society.
Ainsworth House and
Gardens
An
Elegant Venue for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events.
Popular year-round for
indoor or outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Ainsworth House and
Guards also provides a venue for retreats and days of reflection
either self-directed or directed by the staff. Ainsworth House
and Gardens is a mission of the Diocese of California
American Catholic Church.
Troubador Ministries
Rev. Len Schreiner provides weekend retreats, one day or evening
workshops/retreats. Musical inspiration and dramatic
performance. Individual spiritual direction / pastoral
counseling.
Contact Len at:
Troubadour Ministries,
Rev. Len Schreiner,
1293 Monarch Ave.,
Longmont, CO.
Center for Action and Contemplation
The Center for Action and Contemplation, located in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, was founded in 1987 by Franciscan Father Richard
Rohr. Father Rohr saw the need for a training/formation center
that would serve as a place of discernment and growth for
activists and those interested in social service ministries.
Ecumenical Catholic Communion
We are a gathering of Faith Communities from across America who
have entered into a covenant relationship with one another as we
seek to celebrate the love of Christ in all people.
Reconciliation Old Catholic Church
An Independent Catholic faith community with an Old Catholic
heritage and a contemporary answer to the call of Christ where
all are welcome.
Independent
Catholic Church of the West (ICCW)
An
Independent Catholic Fellowship, an outgrowth of the Old
Catholic Church in Utrecht, Netherlands, which is independent of
papal jurisdiction. Our bishops, priests, and deacons
participate in the historic Apostolic Succession with other
apostolic Churches.
Grey Robed Monks of St Benedict.
A monastery without walls. members live and work in
the secular world, but come together as a community for prayer
and work with socialM justice issues. Many of the members are
married or in committed relationships.
Brigid's Circle
A lay organization.
Brigid's Circle is a ministry of spiritual direction.
Spiritual direction is a listening relationship that provides
you a safe, receptive space to explore the direction your life
is taking and to make choices. With the support of a trained
spiritual companion, you find encouragement to follow what is
truest and best in yourself.
The Hunger Site
A lay organization, originally launched in June 1999, The Hunger Site focuses the
power of the Internet on a specific humanitarian need - the
eradication of world hunger. On average over 220,000 individuals
from around the world visit the site each day to click the "give
free food" button and help feed the hungry. Founded in June
1999, The Hunger Site was the first online activism site on the
Web. To date more that 101 million visitors have given more than
198 million cups of staple food. if you establish this website as your startup page and you will be
reminded to 'click and feed' each time you get online.
Women's Ordination Conference
Lay, Religious and Ordained members both Roman Catholic and
non-Roman Catholic,
WOC works for the ordination of women as priests and bishops
into a renewed priestly ministry in the Roman Catholic Church.
Quixote Center
The Quixote Center is a faith-based, social justice center
working with people who have few resources for their struggles.
We strive to make our world, our nation, and our church more
just, peaceful and equitable in their policies and practices.
CORPUS
The National Association for an inclusive priesthood within the
framework of the Roman Catholic Church.
National Catholic Reporter
or NCR
An independent national newspaper reporting the latest news
about the Roman Catholic Church.
God Talk TV
As a lay organization,
GodTalk, an interfaith TV program that builds bridges of
understanding between different faith traditions and features
programs on women priests, women and men as partners and equals
in ministry, the healing power of prayer in an age of terrorism
and a variety of contemporary spirituality topics.
Integrity USA
As a lay organization, since 1974, Integrity has been a faithful witness of God's
inclusive love to the Episcopal Church and the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender community. We are working for the full
inclusion of all the baptized in all the sacraments.
Lutherans Concerns/North America
As a lay organization,
Lutherans Concerned
works
for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church
and congregations. We provide a place of comfort and safety. We
reach out and teach that Christ's message, the Gospel, is for
everyone equally. We call for the blessing of committed and
covenanted same-gender relationships, and for the ordination of
those called to minister.
Dignity/USA
A lay organization of Roman Catholics with resources for the LGBT community.
Call To Action
As lay organization of mostly Roman Catholics, Call To Action
works for reform within the Roman Catholic Church.
Federation of Christian Ministries
The Federation of Christian Ministries is a meeting ground for
people of varying faith traditions and spiritualities. As
members, we comfort, encourage, support, heal, challenge and
lead in many actions which reflect the warm companionship of
God's presence. We reject violence toward and domination of one
person by another. Our vision mirrors our wholehearted love of
God and neighbor proclaimed by the Gospel of Jesus. FCM has a
network of small communities of faith around the U.S.
Mary's Hope Workshops
Dedicated to educating the public about the spiritual wounds
left in the wake of profound childhood abuses, and offers
workshops to help facilitate the healing and recovery from those
spiritual wounds.
Global Ministries University
It offers courses and programs that will provide the best
ministerial training to persons in their effort to better serve
their communities.
Faith and Tolerance Collide in
Vallejo
Recent News regarding
Auxiliary Bishop Bordisso.
Scott James
is an Emmy-winning television journalist and novelist who lives
in San Francisco. Next Article in US (19 of 42) » A version of
...November
20, 2009 - By SCOTT JAMES - US
Courage: "But the Bible says ... ? A Catholic reading of Romans
1 A talk prepared for Mount Saint Agnes Theological
Center for Women
The House of Hansen
They have been serving the clergy for over 75 years with
custom tailored clerical garments, complete church supplies,
and religious articles. They are very friendly and helpful.
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