Bread for the World Institute

http://www.bread.org/institute/index.html

"Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizen's movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying. Their Bread for the World Institute seeks justice for hungry people by engaging in research and education on policies related to hunger and development. As the partner organization of Bread for the World, the Institute oversees several programs related to hunger education and research."

Includes Sunday school Resources.

Center on Conscience and War

http://www.nisbco.org/

"The Center on Conscience & War (CCW), formerly the National Interreligious Service Board for Conscientious Objectors (NISBCO), was formed in 1940 by an association of religious bodies.  CCW works to defend and extend the rights of conscientious objectors.  The Center is committed to supporting all those who question participation in war, whether they are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, documented or undocumented immigrants--or citizens in other countries. CCW, located in Washington, DC, is governed by a Board of Directors and employs a staff to serve the Center's national constituency.  Services are provided to the public at no charge.  CCW participates in the G.I. Rights Hotline, a national referral and counseling service for military personnel.  In the event of a military draft, CCW will assist in the placement of conscientious objectors in alternative service programs.   The Center is opposed to all forms of conscription."

See Publications Link.

Christian Nonviolence Network

www.ecapc.org

Free online course on nonviolence. See also, link to articles on peacemaking.

Christian Peacemaker Teams

http://www.cpt.org/

"Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) offers an organized, nonviolent alternative to war and other forms of lethal inter-group conflict. CPT provides organizational support to persons committed to faith-based nonviolent alternatives in situations where lethal conflict is an immediate reality or is supported by public policy. CPT seeks to enlist the response of the whole church in conscientious objection to war, and the development of nonviolent institutions, skills and training for intervention in conflict situations. CPT projects connect intimately with the spiritual lives of its constituent congregations."  Provide worship resources, books, sermons, music, litanies, writings and reflections, and Sunday school lessons.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice

http://www.advocacydays.org/

"Ecumenical Advocacy Days highlight the urgency of pursuing wise and peaceful solutions to conflicts and the need for aid, debt and trade policies that benefit our impoverished brothers and sisters throughout the world. Participants examine U.S. policy regarding the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America, global economic justice, global security, eco-justice and U.S. domestic issues. There are challenging speakers, issue briefings and training in advocacy. Comprehensive briefings precede visits with members of Congress or their key policy staff assistants." DPF is a participant in this effort.

Every Church a Peace Church

http://www.ecapc.org/mainframe.asp

www.worldpeacemakers.org/

Resources: poetry, creative writing, quotes, sermons, music, articles, children and youth materials, books, newsletter, discussion guides.

Jesus Radicals

www.jesusradicals.com

"Jesus Radicals is a source of discipleship for the church at large. We do not pretend to be anything more or less than a resource. However, this resource is designed for Christians who know something is wrong with the church. It is a place for those of us who are tired of playing power games practiced in the name of JesusÑfor those of us who are tired of violence and the lording of it over others. You are not alone.
God has saved a remnant of His people who have not bowed down to capitalism, the state, money, the military or any other idol that plagues the world today."

On this site, you will find an online library, essays written by readers, prayers, litanies, sermon ideas, links to helpful sites and more.

Kingdom Now

www.kingdomnow.org

Includes library of recommended books, periodicals, and essays and links to other sites. "Founded to challenge the rampant nationalism in the churches of the United States after September 11, 2001, Kingdom Now serves today to connect and edify radical Christian communities. Their mission is twofold:

• to continue to challenge nationalism in our churches and to call the Body of Christ to a deeper level of allegiance to the Kingdom of God.
• to train church communities to live under the reign of God in all things, and thus to encourage the growth of a biblical counter-culture, the formation of a people whose life together models an alternative to all the world's ways of death."
  

National Council of Churches

www.ncccusa.org

"The National Council of Churches, founded in 1950, is the leading force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States. The NCC's 36 Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, historic African American and Living Peace member faith groups include 45 million persons in more than 100,000 local congregations in communities across the nation."

See Links for Education and for Justice. Under Justice, See "Pillars of Peace for the 21^st Century, A Policy Statement on the United Nations"

Religious Organizations Against the Death Penalty

www.deathpenaltyreligious.org/

Site provides sermons, study guides and denominational statements against the death penalty. Ministry opportunities with persons on death row, their families and their victims.

World Council of Churches