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Breaking News: Supreme Court Undermines Common Sense
The following statement is from Citizens for Community Values President Aaron Baer on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Breaking News: CCV-Backed Student Religious Liberties Act Heads to House for Final Vote
The Ohio Senate just unanimously passed HB 164, The Student Religious Liberties Act, which protects prayer and religious expression in public schools.
About Faith Fridays and a link to ‘From Racism to Reconciliation’ Panel Conversation
Faith Friday: A Look Back and Going Forward
The number three (3) generally reflects ‘unity’ and/or ‘harmony’
6/05 Faith Friday: The Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Citizens, Part 2
This week, we'll be taking a look at how COVID-19 has impacted two different populations: the incarcerated and the elderly.
JOIN US: A Christ-Centered Conversation on Racism and Reconciliation
One Body: From Racism to Reconciliation A Live Online Conversation on Racism, Power, and Unity
BREAKING NEWS: Senate Passes Bill To Ensure Churches Are Never Closed
The Ohio Senate just passed legislation to clarify that no governor has authority to close Houses of Worship.
5/29 Faith Friday: Impact of COVID-19 on Pre-existing Health Disparities
This week during our Faith Friday conference, we will have a conversation on the impact of COVID-19 on pre-existing health disparities in Mental Health & Addiction, Minority access to info & care, and Seniors
Encouragement for the Long Hauls || Pastor Michael Bullock
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.1 Thessalonians 5:11
Don't Be Afraid, Don't Be Discouraged || Meredith Freedhoff
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
5/22 Faith Friday Webcast: What Churches Need to Know About Predatory Gambling
We are transitioning our Faith Friday Calls to Faith Friday Zoom Webcasts so you can finally put names to faces!
Peace for Your Days || Nate Ortiz
Practicing social distancing has been a challenge for many, especially teenagers whose social life went from a steady stream to a trickle.
Statement on Lawsuit Attacking EdChoice and Students
A special interest group called “The Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding” announced today they are preparing to sue the state in an attempt to deny families access to the EdChoice Scholarship program.
We Are Hiring!
Citizens for Community Values Multimedia Coordinator supports the mission of the organization by producing content to support the various projects of the organization.
Rethinking the Links to Rehabilitation
When COVID-19 began shifting the landscape of daily life, Executive Director, Barbara Campbell, immediately reached out to the very populations reLink.org was designed to help.
Faith Friday Call with Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof & Georgia's Re-Opening
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.
Just A Little Hope || Brother Byron Woods
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
Cultivating Relationships and Resources
Cultivate has compiled 602 resource bags and dropped them off on the front porches of almost every household in Milo-Grogan. Inside those resource bags, they included household essentials like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, activities for kids, playing cards, and nonperishable food.
Stillness || Chiquita Toure
Chiquita Toure is an educator-librarian, speaker and writer. Currently, she is the school librarian at Eastmoor Academy High School located in Columbus, Ohio.
Three Generations of Caring Operations
“This is a third-generation pregnancy center—that means we could have clients whose mothers and grandmothers have relied on our care.”
5/08 Faith Friday Call with Special Guest from President's Interfaith Advisory Council
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.