The
four-color 11”x17” poster proclaims the theme in English, Spanish and Korean and
features appealing candid photographs of National Council of Churches staff members and
their families – cheered appreciatively when the poster was unveiled at a recent
staff meeting. On the back is a substantial
list of suggested resources in the three languages. In
addition, different inserts have been prepared in each language, including four bulletin
inserts in English and Bible studies in Spanish and Korean.
This
undated resource is for use by congregations, ecumenical and community groups, even
concerned individuals and families whenever they want to focus on “Families and
Justice.”
“Family
Week” materials are produced by and for members of the NCC’s Committee on Family
Ministries and Human Sexuality, and have used “Strengthening Families for a New
Century” as their overarching theme for the past several years.
“The theme
reminds the church that supporting families is an important part of congregational
mission,” said the Rev. Joe Leonard, staff to the committee. “This year’s sub-theme, ‘Doing
Justice,’ explores ways to build a more family-friendly society and encourages
families to be involved in justice-making for the larger society.”
Many U.S.
Protestant churches will celebrate Family Week May 7-14, 2000, ending with Mothers Day. Other churches and community organizations will
celebrate Family Week during Thanksgiving Week in November.
In Canada, many churches will celebrate Family Week/Festival of the
Christian Home Oct. 8-15, 2000, in conjunction with Canadian Thanksgiving on October 9.
Individual
“Family Week” kits are available for $1 each from the NCC Committee on Family
Ministries and Human Sexuality, Room 848, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10015; phone
212-870-2673; fax 212-870-2030; e-mail jleonard@ncccusa.org.
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