Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy

2008: Claiming a Vision of True Security

March 7-10, 2008 in Alexandria, VA (just outside Washington, DC)

"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but our trust in the name of our God." - Psalm 20:7 (New King James Bible)

"Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the Lord our God." - Psalm 20:7 (NRSV)

In the language of today, Psalm 20:7 might read: Some trust in violence and take pride in technologies of war, and some in military power, but our trust is in the unfailing love and faithfulness of our saving God.

It is time to move beyond the misdirected strategies of the past few years and envision a new pathway to true human security - one which seeks not only the absence of tension, but the presence of justice (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.). The 2008 Ecumenical Advocacy Days assembly will explore new visions of security in our homes, our neighborhoods and our world.

The conference will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center.

Registration and more information coming soon!

2007: ...and How are the Children?

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; defend the rights of all those who have nothing. Speak up and judge fairly, and defend the rights of the poor and needy." - Proverbs 31:8-9

"Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action." - 1 John 3:18

The Churches' Center helped plan the Global Security and Nuclear Weapons Danger track, with CCTPP's Rich Killmer serving as chair for this track. Click here to view the track's schedule of speakers and workshop leaders.

2006: Challenging Disparity: The Promise of God - The Power of Solidarity

Over 950 peope gathered in Washington, DC to "Challenge Disparity." Read more and view the schedule of the 2006 Global Security and Nuclear Weapons Danger track.

2005: "Make All Things New"

From March 11-14, 2005, over 900 people from across the U.S. gathered for issues briefings, advocacy training, theological grounding, worship, and on Monday, visits with their Senators and Representatives. This year's theme was "Make All Things New."

On Monday, March 14, hundreds gathered at the steps of the U.S. Capitol to make known "the budget is a moral document - and this [2006] budget is not moral." Speakers included the Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, President of The Interfaith Alliance, the Rev. Dr. Robert Edgar, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches USA, Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabbi Eric Yoffe, President, Union for Reform Judaism, Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, Associate General Secretary National Council of Churches USA, Rep. Lois Capps (CA), Rep. Lynn Woolsey(CA).

2004 in Pictures

Informational sessions, prep for advocacy, worship, and lobbying on Capitol Hill - View pictures from March 5, March 7, March 9.