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End Violence Now: Turning Guns Into Garden Tools
By
Jana Melpolder
Recently I had a chance to speak with well-known community activist Shane Caliborne, a Christian working in Philadelphia to reverse the city’s high gun violence rate. By combining his passion for healthy food access, community involvement, and peace, he is part of a powerful movement called The Simple Way that is shaping the city’s future from one…
Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Speak Out at Press Conference
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Jana Melpolder
This is a powerful piece. Simply put – love wins. Video comes from Odyssey Networks.
Comfort Dogs Aid Healing Process After Sandy Hook Shooting
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Jana Melpolder
Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog program landed in Newtown, Conn. less than 24 hours after a gunman killed his mother, 20 school children, 6 adults and himself. The program, which started in 2008 after a shooting at Northern Illinois University, is based in Addison, Ill. Since then, the program has expanded to six states.…
Help Your Church Conserve Energy and Save Money
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Jana Melpolder
Connecticut Interfaith Power and Light, one of 39 state affiliates of Interfaith Power and Light, a national umbrella organization, offers a practical, real-world way for clergy and faith leaders to practice conservation. The group offers a class on how to make houses of worship — often older buildings with poor insulation — more energy efficient.…
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