Message from the National Council of Churches

Between now and Oct. 15, the NCC is urging churches to participate in one of 5,000 non-partisan public dialogues as part of The People Speak series. The project is inviting high schools, colleges, churches and interfaith groups, civic and business groups to organize events around one or more of the following topics: American Power and Global Security; Energy Choices and Environmental Challenges; and Prosperity in a Global Economy. Religions for Peace-USA, an interfaith partner of the National Council of Churches, will be offering mini-grants of up to $500 per site to local religious communities to support the hosting of dialogue events. Deadline for applications is Oct. 1. A consortium of 25 cooperating organizations is helping foster local discussions in all 50 states. Read more.