James Diluzio summarizes how The Equal Rights Amendment will guarantee that every aspect of the U.S. Constitution and its Amendments specifying “Men,” “Race,” and “Religion” applies equally to women and all gender identities because of its explicit wording: “rights shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex.”

A statement by the Executive Committee of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies deploring the violence, bias, and prejudice directed at persons of Asian and Pacific-Islander descent in the United States and beyond. 

A summary by Judy Coode of a new publication by theologians and peace practitioners from around the world for advancing non-violence globally, with recommendations for how the Church might live into its Gospel non-violence mandate.

• Summer Institute for Ecumenical Leadership – online July 6-9 and 12-16 in the afternoons from 1-4:30pm.  John Borelli will lead a diverse group of ecumenical leaders and scholars for this ongoing opportunity for formation for arch/diocesan officers, chancery leaders and local community leaders who seek a deeper understanding of the Church’s mission to seek Christian Unity.  With any questions, contact Fr. Don Rooney at 703-309-8719.

• Parliament of the World’s Religions – October 17-18, on the theme of “Opening Our Hearts to the World: Compassion in Action.” The Parliament program provides a unique opportunity for religious and spiritual leaders, theologians, activists, and organizers around the world to highlight the power of the interfaith movement. The Call for Programs for the 2021 Parliament has been extended to June 30, and a discounted registration rate to August 31

• Tear Down These Walls: Following Jesus into Deeper Unity  – new book by Rev. John Armstrong, due to be published in late July-early August, and available at a 40% discount on pre-publication orders. You can pre-order the book from the publisher. (Use the code coupon: UNITY when you check out and your discount will be applied.)

• Online Dialogue in celebration of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook: Care for Our Common Home. Thursday, July 29, 11:00am- 12 noon ET. “This guide offersinsights into how Catholics can bring the riches of the Catholic theological tradition to ecumenical and interreligious discussions and actions that uphold the dignity and sanctity of our environment.” Jointly published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers, and Catholic Climate Covenant. Click here to register and for webinar link.

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