Resources in Advocacy

Resolution on the International Criminal Court

This resolution adopted by the 211th General Assembly (1999) affirms the need for international judicial mechanisms for the administration of justice capable of addressing major categories of crime with consistent… Read more »

Resolution on the Middle East

Resolution on the Middle East This report, adopted by the 209th General Assembly, provides a remarkable understanding of peacemaking and justice issues in the Middle East.

Iraq: Our Responsibility and the Future

Iraq: Our Responsibility and the Future This study stimulates reflection and discussion on just war and other principles of conscience concerning the military action in Iraq.

Resolution on Restorative Justice

This resolution affirms the continued use of restorative justice as the guiding metaphor for the work, program and ministry of the church engaged with the criminal “justice” system. If offers… Read more »

Transforming Families

Transforming Families The purpose of this study is to assist congregations in exploring ways to implement the recommendations of Transforming Families in their ministries with today’s families within their churches, in their… Read more »

Connecting to the Creed

Connecting to the Creed This booklet provides Biblical, theological and historical background as well as current application ideas for each of the Social Creed affirmations. It also has questions for discussion and links to… Read more »

Economic Security for Older Adults

Economic Security for Older Adults This document sets out in detail the history of the modern quest for economic security, and its many ramifications in the complex society we now inhabit.