Dare to Care - January 12th 2024

It's Time to Apply for the Gospel Fund!

The Gospel Fund of the Atlantic-Midwest Province assists in the financing of projects whose goals are consistent with the SSND congregational mandate to reverence all creation and make the concerns of the poor our own. The maximum amount granted to any one project is $5,000 in a fiscal year.
The Spring funding cycle for 2024 is open for applications until March 1, 2024. For full information and to access the online application form, click here.

The Nexus of Trafficking and Migration

Join the EHT and JFI committees on January 23 at 7:00 pm to explore the intersection of human trafficking and forced migration. Watch this webinar recording first; then come to discuss and receive an update from Christine Commerce, program director for the Alliance to End Human Trafficking. Contact Sister Sharon Wall to register (swall@amssnd.org). Click here for more information.

Shalom N.A. Virtual Prayer Room

Today is the second Friday that the prayer room is open from 10 am –10 pm EST. Click Here to Enter Last week there were over 200 people who spent time in this peaceful space from Europe, Africa, Canada and the U.S.! We welcome your comments or suggestions sent to Pat Stortz, pstortz@amssnd.org

January Issue of Shalom News North America

Learn about: “Veganuary”; a new MLK resource; Ribbon Skirt Day; International Day of Education and more! View the January issue.

Promoting a Consistent Ethic of Life: Investing in Low-Income Children and Families

Georgetown University presents a 4-person dialogue on this topic, Tuesday, January 16, 12:30 – 1:30 pm EST. In-person or online. Click here for more information and to register.

Addressing Climate Change: 2024

On January 25, 4pm ET, Interfaith Power & Light’s advocacy team will provide an analysis of the 2024 climate policy landscape and share updates on policy priorities for 2024. For details and to register.

Ending Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Educate yourself with this NBC news clip connecting after-Christmas bargains and forced labor in the supply chain. Read President Biden’s new Proclamation on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

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