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Do U C What I C? - A Preference for the Poor

Submitted by CSM on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 11:18

Check out this really interesting blog post (and following discussion) about God's heart for the poor among us. Do you as a Christian struggle with reaching out in practical ways to the poor and oppressed? In what ways does your church show love and compassion to the "least of these"?

CSM Houston: Hurricane Ike Update

Submitted by Center for Student Missions on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 08:18

Hurricane Ike swept through Houston this past weekend, leaving a path of destruction and hope from an all-powerful, all-knowing God.
CSM has three full-time staffers in Houston, many partner ministry sites, and countless individuals we love very much. Greg Pennington (CSM Vice President) weathered the storm with his family and is now living at his church and helping to reach the surrounding community as it wakes up in shock at the damage. Here's a quick update from him:

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Full Urban Ministry Volunteer Orientation Training for Volunteers on How to Serve Well

Church Volunteer Training: Volunteer Orientation Presentation on Service in Urban MinistriesThis presentation provides volunteers with a guide for how to start well at their ministry. Includes cross-cultural training.
 

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Pedro Arrupe

Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. (November 14, 1907 – February 5, 1991) (full name, Pedro de Arrupe y Gondra) was the twenty eighth Superior General (1965-83) of the Society of Jesus. He was born in Bilbao, Biscay, Spain.

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The New Divide: Online Segregation in the Church

It was decades before the Web when Martin Luther King Jr. made his famous quote that “Eleven o’clock Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in America.” MLK’s point was that the church sets a poor example in its own segregation of congregations. The effects of ongoing segregation were recently detailed in the book Divided by Faith. The basic point of the book is that the segregation of the church results in a separation of “social capital” between communities which perpetuates injustice. For example, a church member in a very resourced church who is looking for a job, may get 10 referrals from friends in the church, whereas a church member in a church where 50% of the attendees are unemployed might not get any referrals.

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Modern Day Slavery in San Francisco

Submitted by CSM on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 11:42

Human trafficking in simple terms is modern day slavery. There are people from all over the world that are deceived into thinking that there is a great job opportunity, only to find out that they are forced into a life of labor, domestic servitude, or prostitution with no pay. Some researchers say that there is a new victim of trafficking every 60 seconds.

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Hard Lessons from the Streets of Toronto

Submitted by Center for Student Missions on Thu, 09/18/2008 - 08:26

I cried this week.  For the first time since my hosting experience commenced, I unabashedly let water collect in my eyes as my voice cracked awkwardly, then as I tried to speak through the tears I just let go and cried.  This happened during our Final Challenge, a beautiful Friday night of reflection, discussion, and praise for each other’s gifts.  I did not cry out of desperation or sorrow, but out of overwhelming joy and pleasure in seeing the spiritual growth and love that transpired over the week.  I cried because I am finally getting it:  there is no joy greater than the delight in the Lord, and to

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Nonprofit Funding Bias and Diversity in Foundations

This presentation examines funding biases of nonprofits across race, class, gender and faith. Research shows that while 52.4% of those in poverty in the USA are people of color, only 16.5% of nonprofits are led by people of color, and only 3% of foundation funding goes toward organizations that are led by people of color.

 

Nonprofit Funding Bias And Foundation Diversity
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Links:

http://www.aecf.org/upload/publicationfiles/executive_transition_survey_report2004.pdf

http://greenlining.org/publications/index.php?initiative=democratizing-philanthropy

 

Solidarity (Catholic theology)

Solidarity is a principle of Catholic Social Teaching and a Christian virtue articulated by Pope John Paul II which amplifies the concept of the common good and holds that for Christians it is essential to act in favor of the well being of all, particularly those who are most poor and marginalized from political influence.

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My First Year with TechMissionCorps, pt. I: It's a Long Way from Watertown to Roxbury (with Cambridge in-between)

Submitted by EvanDonovan2 on Tue, 07/17/2007 - 16:19

Written: August 21, 2006

I just got back from my interview. I'm too tired to write a coherent narrative. The subway/bus trip was about an hour-and-a-half total; Lord willing, I'll live closer in.

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A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Poverty in America

Do you really understand the economic crisis in America?  This webcast by Andrew Sears, TechMission's Executive Director, provides a beginner's guide to understanding poverty in America and what can be done about it. Please forward this to friends who might want to learn about poverty and social justice.

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Jeremy Del Rio: An Embarassment of Riches - Economic Injustice and the Church: Tri-State Voice, November 2004

"Money is a singular thing ... equally important to those who have it and those who do not." - John K. Galbraith, Economist

Why did God destroy Sodom?

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Saint Martin de Porres

Saint Martín de Porres (December 9, 1579 – November 3, 1639) was a Dominican cooperator brother who was beatified in the year 1837 by Pope Gregory XVI and canonized in 1962 by Pope John XXIII.

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Why Me?

Submitted by CSM on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 14:53

Life is unfair. Why can't I get what I want? If I only had... I need... Why me? Sound familiar? I think we all get that way from time to time. I catch myself saying it all the time. But, as much as I say it, do I realize what God has given me? Can I even begin to count my blessings?

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Radical Love in the Neighborhood

Submitted by Center for Student Missions on Wed, 10/01/2008 - 12:43

The time has come for us to show some radical love in our neighborhoods. There needs to be a call to action for us Christians to get out and start serving God's people. Dr. J. Howard Olds, former senior pastor of Brentwood United Methodist Church in Brentwood, TN, delivered an amazing sermon to kick us out of our seats and into the streets!

Learn how you can serve the city with CSM!

Spring Break Groups Go Above and Beyond in Houston

Submitted by CSM on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 10:20

When is the last time you played Freeze Tag? You probably have forgotten how exhausting it is! I certainly had forgotten when I suggested it to a group of 25 or so kids at one of our new ministry sites. In less than 30 minutes, I was bent over double, gasping for breath, while my new little friends ran circles around me.

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Police Getting Personal

Submitted by CSM on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 11:44

Laguna Beach, CA is a small community right outside of Los Angeles that is taking a unique approach to the homeless plight in their city. Getting to know people on a personal level is very time consuming, but usually the most effective and informative way.

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LA Times Article: "Without a name, former 'South Central' L.A. has become almost invisible"

Submitted by Center for Student Missions on Mon, 07/21/2008 - 11:13

This is a good article on the identity of South LA.  Because of the lack of identity a the community of "South LA" being such a big area, it is hard for this area to get resources.  I think that we have experienced this as well being down here.  Many ministries and organizations in South LA have a harder time accepting volunteers because help is so scarce in this area.  We're praying for more resources in this area as well.

-Jon Vales, CSM Los Angeles Associate City Director

CSM Houston: Hurricane Ike Update

Submitted by Center for Student Missions on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 08:18

Hurricane Ike swept through Houston this past weekend, leaving a path of destruction and hope from an all-powerful, all-knowing God.
CSM has three full-time staffers in Houston, many partner ministry sites, and countless individuals we love very much. Greg Pennington (CSM Vice President) weathered the storm with his family and is now living at his church and helping to reach the surrounding community as it wakes up in shock at the damage. Here's a quick update from him:

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A Christian Ethic of Social Justice: Will A Bible Fill An Empty Stomach?

 When I was 12 I started a campaign to end modern-day slavery. I wasn't a theological prodigy. I was just an awkward, pre-adolescent kid trying to follow Jesus. I heard about people being bought and sold and abused day in and day out and I couldn't imagine Jesus being O.K. with it. So, I decided to do something about it. Now, seven years later, I'm still speaking around the world about the subject, and students have gotten on board helping raise money to set people free. My passion is to help my generation identify an area where they can end suffering.

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