Call To Renewal
The Call
to Renewal is network of organizations working to combat racism and other
forms of dehumanization abroad in our society. The organizations involved in
the Call are committed to engaging in active involvement in social and
political issues affecting the justice and the quality of life for all.
The Center for New Community
This
organization is a faith-based initiative seeking to revitalize communities for
genuine social, economic, and political democracy. It focuses on monitoring
hate groups and community-organized responses to their activities.
Additionally, the Center, operating out of Oak Park, Illinois, bridges and
connects a growing number of individuals and organizations committed to
contending against hate. There are educational resources, including
publications useful for news and group work.
Christian Community Development
Association
CCDA is a nation-wide
network that combines strong evangelism and focused social action in their
mission. With particular attention to those in the grip of poverty, the
association emphasizes empowerment and leadership development. The
organization is church-based and many of its activities and much of its
network are committed to reconciliation. Their site contains resources and
links to similar sites.
Bruderhof
Peacemakers Guide
Bruderhof began in
Europe after the first world war as a faith movement committed to peace and
peacemaking. Members of the Bruderhof communities are committed to nonviolence
as a strategy to bring change and resolve conflicts. At this site you can find
sketches of peacemakers and writings on peace-related topics ranging from
nonviolence to conscientious objection.
The Fellowship of
Reconciliation
This is the web site for the oldest interfaith peace organization in the U.S.
Their mission statement says that they work to "replace violence, war, racism,
and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice." The site has
information about community activism as well as many resources that can be
used by local groups. The links in the site are limited, but their online
resources are helpful.
Hope in the Cities
Hope in the Cities is a program dedicated to developing new
relationships at all levels of society, including resolving "community"
issues. Its approach is faith-based, and it is committed to racial reconciliation
and justice. Their resources include materials to facilitate interracial
dialogue at local organizational and governmental levels.
InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship Urban Projects
This organization began in England in 1877 as a fellowship of
students at the University of Cambridge. For over a hundred years IVCF has
nurtured young people to responsible faith and social-evangelistic
involvement. One of their commitments is engaging the issues of violence,
racism, poverty and justice at community levels. The Urban Projects program
brings young college-age people to communities for rigorous work. This site
offers excellent strategy information.
The Project on Lived
Theology
This program, located at the University of Virginia, brings
students, faculty and community leaders together to explore the theological
frameworks for engaging racism. The site contains a discussion page so
visitors can contribute to the on-going discussion of the relation between
Bible, theology, and an integral Christian response to Racism.
