Monthly Archives: August 2011

DREAM Sabbath for Undocumented Students

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

DREAM Sabbath September 16th to October 9th Be a Voice for Undocumented Students! From September 16th to October 9th, congregations across the United States will lift up the lives of DREAM students in prayers, readings, reflection and education during at least one Sabbath … Continue reading →

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What Can I Do about Human Trafficking?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

UPDATE: Buy Fair Trade Christmas Gifts 12/8/11 and Support WRD’s program to fight human trafficking in the Triangle. It is shocking when you realize that you are part of the global problem of human trafficking: our lifestyle choices create the … Continue reading →

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Why “Reflect and Respond,” or, On Prayer as First Response

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Most of us are shocked and horrified by the reality of human trafficking, whether in Bangkok or Raleigh. Rightly so. Everyone should be outraged. But trafficking has blurred edges. I recently read an article that linked human trafficking in Charlotte, … Continue reading →

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A Glimmer of Hope…Love Crossing Boundaries

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

I can’t imagine their feelings, the weight of the tragedy. An Iraqi refugee family recently buried their 7 year old daughter. It’s overwhelming and heartbreaking. We have been and continue to raise money to help cover the costs of the … Continue reading →

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