Millennium Development Goals

St. James' MDG Banners in NYC       and        More St. James' MDG Banners in NYC (September 25, 2008)

Photos from MDG Sunday at St. James', Potomac, MD on July 20, 2008

MDG Easy Giving Guide- July 20, 2008

MDG Easy Giving Form

Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education
Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development

''When Jesus calls us to feed the poor and water the thirsty and provide clothing to the naked, visit the prisoner, visit the sick, heal the sick – the Millennium Development Goals are about all of those... They are a specific way of addressing the Gospel challenge to care for our neighbors. They're achievable in our own day if we have the will to do it and, increasingly, this church is vested in that.''

-Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori March 13, 2007

"What Can One Do?" So, now that you know all about the Millennium Development Goals, you've probably got 0.7% just burning a hole in your pocket, wanting to get out and heal the world. Here are some worthwhile organizations for you to ponder as we gear up for "Half-time," the midway point between the signing of the Millennium Declaration in 2000, and the 2015 target date for achieving the goals. We're hoping to make some noise at Half-time, so be ready with your commitment! Read More........

Our study guide, "Eradicating Global Poverty," was prepared by the National Council of Churches of Christ and is available now for $8.50 per copy. As we learn about global reconciliation, we've also chosen Namibia as our host country.

Presentation to vestry: October 17, 2006  (3 MB Powerpoint Presentation. For best viewing,  save on your computer and view)

Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation

The Micah Challenge

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