Thursday, December 30, 2010

Looking Back on 2010

Last week, faith community leaders, advocates, service providers and public officials gathered in Boston for the 21st Annual Interfaith Memorial Service for Homeless People, hosted by Church on the Hill. During the interfaith service, which included prayers, reflection and music, the names of people who have died homeless in Massachusetts during the last year were read.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

"No Room in the Inn"

As churches prepare for Christmas this weekend, Christian congregations in Edmonton, Canada, are taking action to support housing solutions to homelessness.

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Building Homes Along the Jericho Road

Are there any architects in your faith community? General contractors? Accountants? Ever thought about how you and members of your faith community might be able to contribute your skills to ending homelessness in Massachusetts?

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Celebrating the Holidays with a Year-Round Commitment to Action

As Hanukkah came to an end this week and Christian congregations are in the midst of Advent, people from a variety of faiths are reflecting on the role of giving in their lives.

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