Sentences with phrase «progressive people and communities»

Today is a very different time with highly progressive people and communities.

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After serving on the pastoral staff of one of the most progressive evangelical churches in the country, Brian and his wife Carrie took a big step of faith and returned to Dayton to launch The Mission — a new community of Christ - followers committed to loving God and loving people.

I was invited to speak to faith communities that displayed a crazy blend of evangelical fervor and progressive inclusivism, that included a diverse group of people politically, theologically, and socially, and that loved one another like I've never seen before.

Here we find a community of implicitly biblical memory and hope set out in terms that usually sound more populist and progressive than religious: «America is not just for people on the make; it's for everybody, including people who can't make it.»

She leads social media for ministry intensives around the country, helping faith leaders explore authentic ways to enrich, engage and expand progressive communities in the 21st century, and is the proud proprietor of The Holy Heretic, a thinking person's tavern found in Second Life.

Liturgical experimentation abounded in university communities and among progressive Catholics: altars were turned around so that the priest could face the people; the order of prayers was changed; new canons were written and employed at the most sacred part of the mass.

The conference where de Blasio will speak Friday morning — called «Forging a New Alliance: the Progressive Movement and the Socially Conscious Business Community» — costs $ 150 per person to attend and is sponsored by American Family Voices, a well - known 501 (c) 4 that supports Democratic and liberal causes.

«The Working Families Party was created by labor unions, community organizations and progressive activists to advance an agenda and elect candidates who improve the lives of working people.

Peoples - Stokes says the theme was chosen because social justice issues are contingent on how well labor works with communities of color, and progressive communities.

«They will help us bring our progressive agenda straight to the people, and mobilize within communities so we work together to take on challenges like addressing inequality.

Anticipating the mayor's austerity executive budget that if approved would slash education and social services while leaving the wealth of city banks, corporations and rich New Yorkers untouched, the UFT joined progressive City Council members and a coalition of unions, community groups and nonprofit service providers at City Hall on May 4 to release an alternative «people's budget.»

If anything, silence guarantees that progressives and minority communities being harmed by Trump (as well as other White people of good will) will reject every proposal to transform American public education.

All Sticks, No Carrots Progressive animal service organizations have figured out that charging people to house their stray animals (i.e., the «traditional» approach) only hurts the animals and the community at large.

Published twice annually, summer and winter, North Bay Pets showcases our progressive support for pets and people in our community.

The ordinance was hailed by some as a progressive step towards a no kill community, a recognition as the ordinance stated, â $ œthat the people of Albuquerque should treat animals as more than just lifeless inanimate chattel property and that the relationship between human beings and animals is a special relationship that improves people's lives and reflects basic humanitarian beliefs.

Fifty years ago the Black Panther Party was created, fighting for «power to the people» with a mix of political activism, militancy, progressive community programs and pop culture awareness.

Many people over the years have told me about the museum's progressive approach to both gallery experiences and community engagement, and I was very excited to have the opportunity to visit for myself.

«Moving forward through the next 800 years drag has become a progressive form of entertainment and integral part of the gay community catering to people of all walks of life.»

The Baltimore Green Forum is Co-sponsored by Simplicity Matters Earth Institute, Transition Baltimore, Network of Spiritual Progressives in MD, Baltimore Jewish Environmental Network, Baltimore Climate Action Network, Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Inc., Parks & People, Greater Baltimore Group of the Sierra Club, Heathcote Community, Creation Care Group of the Presbytery of Baltimore, and Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance

A former teacher, Simmons is the founder of the JEMS Progressive Community Organization and the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN); both grassroots community development and environmental management organizations that educate and motivate young people to protect the natural resources of the CCommunity Organization and the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN); both grassroots community development and environmental management organizations that educate and motivate young people to protect the natural resources of the Ccommunity development and environmental management organizations that educate and motivate young people to protect the natural resources of the Caribbean.

The seaside community of North Palm Beach is getting a lot of positive attention from people and businesses that are looking for a progressive place to live, work and play.