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The Colorado Council of Churches is a part of an interfaith coalition of faith inspired organizations that are opposing ballot inistitives 60, 61, and 101 on the November ballot. To find ourt why this is a bi-partison effort and for clear information and resources, click here. |
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Living in Unity, Working for Justice is the new 10 minute video demonstrating who we are and what we do as the 12 member denominations come together as the Colorado Council of Churches. Click here to view. |
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The Latest on Health Care Reform |
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For info on:
Colorado Council of Churches and Health Reform
Health Reform Overview
Health Reform in Colorado
When Do Things Start Changing?
Communities of Faith as Non-Profit Employers
Resources
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New Statement on Inclusivity
The Full Council (Board of Directors) of the Colorado Council of Churches, at its March 4, 2010 meeting, approved a new statement on inclusivity. It starts, "In keeping with our belief of the sacred humanity of all children of God..."
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The Domestic Violence Summit |
The Domestic Violence Summit was held March 10 at Illif School of Theology. The event was presented by the Colorado Council of Churches and F.A.I.T.H. (Fighting Abuse In The Home). For more pictures click here.
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A new emphasis of the Justice Commission to involve congregations across the state in combating Domestic Violence
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The Colorado Council of Churches is exploring how we might assist local rural congregations in addressing and making an impact on rural health care issues in Colorado. A few ideas that have surfaced are: 1) provide space in their facilities to local clinics to enable them to expand their services; 2) become tech sites which would enable their community to provide better telecommunication diagnostic services. 3) advocate for policy changes that would allow for more flexability for health care providers in rural communities in Colorado. Do you have ideas, suggestions or comments? Click on "Contact Us" and send us an e-mail. |
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Helping Service Personnel Readjust To Being Home |
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Written by Caroline Walles of the Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska
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What they need to do When service personnel return home, they will want to be the same, and their families will be expecting to see the same person who went away. The reality is that this is just not possible, because most service personnel have experienced some form of distress which has changed their perspective on life. |
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The report, done in conjunction with The Colorado Center on Law and Poverty, is based on input from nearly 100 budget workshops held all over Colorado where approximately 1000 families were surveyed. To learn more about the findings and for access to the full study, click here. |
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Ordering your own Kids 1st license plates is a great way to support programs that promote the health and safety of Colorado’s children. To secure your Kids 1st license plates, you need to make a $30 donation to Colorado Kids 1st. ($20 will be distributed by Colorado Kids 1st and $10 will be distributed by the Colorado Council of Churches. All thirty dollars will go directly to programs in Colorado which support the health and safety of kids in Colorado.) In filling out the application on line at the Colorado Kids 1st web site, please be sure to list the Colorado Council of Churches as the referring organization. |
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