March 25, 2003
Women's Ordination: The Power to Heal
Organize a local event! On March 25, the World Day of Prayer for
Women's Ordination, WOC joins women's ordination supporters around the
world to honor women called to priestly ministry. Each year WOC sponsors
public events and prayerful protests supporting women's ordination on
this special day. Many local groups across the United States organize
public witnesses, home liturgies, or lectures about women's ordination.
This year, spurred on by revelations of clergy sexual
abuse, WOC is promoting the belief that the ordination of women is a necessary
step in the church's healing process. With this in mind, we have chosen Women's Ordination: The Power to Heal as the theme for the 2003 World Day of Prayer.
Join the global movement! Last
year, many of you received the World Day
of Prayer Activist Packet which contained ideas
and resources for local organizing. Because of the many positive responses
we received, WOC created the new 2003 Activist
Packet Supplement with even more resources to
help you organize a successful World Day of Prayer event.
Contact Joy Barnes, WOC Program Director at grassroots@womensordination.org to receive your free “2003 Activist Packet Supplement.” If
you didn't receive a “World Day of Prayer Activist Packet”
last year, we can send you both items this year. When
requesting either packet, be sure to include your mailing address.
2003 Activist Packet Supplement contains:
- A copy of the 2003 Liturgy “Women's Ordination:
the Power to Heal”
- The 2003 World Day of Prayer Press Release to be used at the local level
- Resources about clergy sexual abuse
- An Updated WOC Merchandise List containing items helpful for public
witnesses
- Information about WOC's new “Local Leader's Network”
- Additional resources about up-coming WOC programs
World Day of Prayer Activist Packet contains:
- A “how-to” guide for organizing public
events and prayerful protests
- Tips for attracting local media
- Resources regarding the issue of women's ordination
Organizing a World Day of Prayer activity? Make sure your event is publicized on WOC's list of
World Day of Prayer Events. WOC is compiling a list of local activities
to be included on our website and sent out via future Action Alerts. Notify
Joy Barnes at grassroots@womensordination.org or 703-352-1006 about your plans. Please include the date, time, location,
brief description, and contact information for the event organizer.
*** This ACTION ALERT E-MAIL is from the Women's Ordination
Conference. Send comments or information for future ACTION ALERTS to Joy Barnes,
WOC Program Director at grassroots@womensordination.org.
For more information about WOC and how to become a WOC member, visit www.womensordination.org.
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