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The Bishop's Initiative on Children and Poverty invites all United Methodist congregations to respond to the needs and receive the gifts of children and the poor.  Becoming "A Church for All God's Children is one important and joyful way local congregations can respond in faithful discipleship.

THE CHECKLIST

A.   Educating the Congregation about the Needs of Children and the Poor
B.   Making Church Facilities Safe and Welcoming for Children and Families
C. Reducing the Risk of Child Abuse
D. Helping Children Grow As Faithful Disciples
E. Involving Children in the Life of the Church
F.  Reaching Out to Children in the Community
G. Advocating for Legislation and Public Policies that Improve Children's Lives and Lives of Poor Families
H. Relating to Children Around the World
I. Building Administrative Supports for Ministry with Children and the Poor
J. Involving Church Members and Families in the Lives of Children Outside Their Own Families
K. Assisting Parishes to Covenant with Their Community Agencies to Improve Children's Lives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This page modified on 09/21/04

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