The Zulu ethic Ubuntu says "I can not be fully me unless you are fully you." Sharing in community with others around the world means Global Ministries speaks out on issues of peace and justice, poverty and human rights. Global Advocacy and Education raises awareness, encourages action in local congregations, and works ecumenically in Washington, DC and at the United Nations to bring faithful public witness to critical policy questions. Advocacy priorities are shaped by the positions of the Common Global Ministries Board and by United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) resolutions, and are informed by the first-hand experience of our Global partners and their communities around the world.
Learn about advocacy work on the following issues:
Global Warming & the Integrity of Creation
"The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it." Psalm 24:1
Climate Change and Environmental Justice
Energy and the Oil Economy
Sustainable Development
Water for All!
Global Poverty & the Economy of God
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me...to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18-19
Agricultural Trade Policy and US Farm Bill
Economic Globalization and Fair Trade
Jubilee and Debt Relief
Latin America
Millennium Development Goals
ONE Campaign
Global Conflict & Peacemaking
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9
Arab-Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Colombia
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Darfur and the Sudan, A Responsibility to Protect Campaign
East Timor
Iraq
Marshall Islands
Peace and Non-Violence Education, Decade to Overcome Violence
Philippines, Stop the Killing Campaign
War on Terror
Global Human Rights & Community Building
"Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." Matthew 25:40
Borders and Global Migration
American Empire and Christian Nationalism
Child Rights and the Girl Child
Global Health, HIV/AIDS
Human Security
Interfaith Relations
Torture and Detainment
United Nations
Women's Rights
