Two 17 years olds, one a victim, one a perpetrator, yet each faces a similar outcome: the promise of life cut short. They are icons of a national crisis – an epidemic – for young Black males. Choose the stats you want: schools, jobs, prisons. In everyone of them young Read more
Download PDF Statement of Support for the Martin Family and Call for Just Prosecution On behalf of our churches, we wish to convey our deepest condolences to the family of Trayvon Martin. The promise of his young life in no way deserved to be ended by a gunshot within sight Read more
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In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012, faith leaders of the judicatory offices of members of the Florida Council of Churches released the following statement today. Clergy in the State are invited to co-sign the statement. The faith leaders urge communities of faith to Read more
Responding To the Church Mother Emanuel Sandy Hook Statement Trayvon Martin Statement Honoring Farmworkers Welcoming the Immigrant Cherishing the Creation An Economy for All Respect for All Religions IN MEMORIAM UNITY God gives us unity in Christ. As the baptized receive the gift of unity, the Spirit works reconciling power in Read more
The Rev. Dr. Russell L. Meyer serves as Executive Director of the Florida Council of Churches. He is available for speaking engagements issues of Christian unity, interfaith relations, and social justice. Requests for guest preaching and workshops are welcome. Our Address 3838 West Cypress Street Tampa, Florida 33607 T: (813) Read more
