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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.

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
The ECC is a gathering of Faith Communities from across America who have entered into a covenant relationship with one another as they 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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