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Current issues

• Globalization and world trade issues
• Nature and value of human life
• Middle East

Work was assigned to ACSWP by the 218th General Assembly (2008) on issues of gun violence, public education, HIV/AIDS and theology of compensation. Information will be provided on these issues as it is available.

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ACSWP work approved by the 218th General Assembly (2008)

Download a printer-friendly flier with a list of ACSWP studies and recommendations for action.

• ACSWP Agency Summary.
• Comfort My People: A Policy Statement on Serious Mental Illness
  Affirming the gifts of those living with mental illness.
• A New Social Creed
  A practical, ecumenical vision for renewing our country and its role in the world. Learn more about the Social Creed.
• Costly Lessons of the Iraq War
  What can we learn from the invasion and occupation, and what responsibilities do we have?
• From Homelessness to Hope: Constructing Just, Sustainable Communities for All God's People.
  Proposes next steps for society and offers tested programs
  to the church.
• God's Work in Women's Hands: Pay Equity and Just Compensation
  Ethical analysis, strategies and tools.
• Lift Every Voice: Democracy, Voting Rights and Electoral Reform.
  Appendix: Election Logistics 101.
  This resolution presents new and tested measures to protect voting rights and strengthen our democracy.
• Struck Down But Not Destroyed: From Hurricane Katrina To a More Equitable Future.
  While thousands of wonderful volunteers continue to help rebuild the Gulf Coast, reconstruction lags and diaspora continues. Recommended: ways to build on hope and end abandonment.
• The Power to Change: U.S. Energy Policy and Global Warming.
  This resolution lays out a clear and well documented path toward sustainability and equity to protect future generations.
• Report on Human Rights in Colombia.
  How do we stand with our partners in a country beset by long patterns of human rights violations?

Past work

ACSWP work approved by the 217th General Assembly (2006) 

• A Reformed Understanding of Usury
• Economic Security for Older Adults
• Living Into the Body of Christ
• Resolution Against Torture
• Resolution on Just Globalization

ACSWP work approved by the 216th General Assembly (2004)

• Transforming Families
• Resolution on Iraq: Our Responsibility and the Future
• Resolution on Violence, Religion and Terrorism
• Resolution Calling for a Comprehensive Legalization Program for Immigrants Living and Working in the United States
• Report and Recommendations on Limited Water Resources and Takings
• Resolution on Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse in Education
• Human Rights Update 2003-2004

ACSWP work approved by the 215th General Assembly (2003)

• A Joint Statement on Peace and Reunification of Korea
• Iraq and Beyond
• Living Faithfully With Families in Transition Note: please see Full-Text Rational of the policy statement.
• Resolution on Africa Note: please see the Full-Text Rationale of the resolution.
• Resolution Calling for the Abolition of For-Profit Private Prisons Note: please see the Full-Text Rationale of the resolution.
• Resolution on Israel and Palestine: End the Occupation Now
• Human Rights Update 2002-2003 Note: please see the Full-Text Rationale of the report.
• Statement on Post-Viability and Late Term Abortion 2003

ACSWP work approved by the 214th General Assembly (2002)

• We are what we eat
• Resolution on Advocacy on Behalf of the Uninsured

Special events, conferences, seminars and educational programs special emphasis days

• Denominational Calendar

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