Here's what we're up to in 2005:
1. Public policy advocacy. The Council continues to
monitor the effects of recent legislation and
anticipate significant opportunities to advocate for
moral and ethical legislation in the second year of
the current Legislature.
2. Christian Unity. The Council's board, work
groups, officers, and staff represent the broad
Christian community in SC. We work and pray and
serve together as a visible witness of the oneness
for which Jesus Christ prayed.
3. Inter-religious dialogue. The Council has
participated in events and dialogues around the
state; the most recently focused on Muslim-Christian
relationships. See Solomon-Tenebaum Lectures below
for information on our upcoming event!
4. Restorative Justice. The Council is a member of
the Restorative Justice Interfaith network and
helped to coordinate the recent workshop on
Restorative Justice at the National Advocacy Center
at USC. The network will continue to coordinate
activities, share information, train, and promote
restorative justice.
5. TEAM. The Ecumenical AIDS Ministry of the Council
will research, plan, and implement a new ministry
focus in the coming months. TEAM will recruit and
train volunteers for a transportation and support
ministry focusing on rural areas and persons with
HIV/AIDS living in poverty.
6. Peace-making. The Council has prepared and led
seminars on "Working for Peace in a Time of War."
The seminars are still available. Please contact the
Council office to schedule.