Years in the making, the uprising in Egypt began with a Facebook page and grew into a revolution. The media has turned to many voices during the past two weeks and Auburn recognizes Egyptian journalist and Muslim Mona Eltahawy for her thoughtful analysis. This clip from CNN shows Eltahawy urging for stronger media responsibility in their coverage of the uprising. To learn more about the powerful intersection between religion and social change, click here for Auburn resources.
Auburn Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. John Vaughn testifies at a senate hearing about ten landmark bills that address child and adult sex trafficking in Washington State. Join the Groundswell of support to protect children from sex trafficking by clicking here. Learn more about calling on Village Voice Media to permanently shut down Backpage.com’s Adult section by clicking here.
As the observance of Ramadan concludes, Muslim author and professor Samar Jarrah speaks to the special experience of observing this holiday as a Muslim in the U.S. Find out more about Auburn’s resources for Ramadan by clicking here, including the the rest of this interview with NPR's Speaking of Faith.
Across the U.S. this upcoming Sunday June 27th is the celebration of Gay Pride and the call to action for LGBT equality. Let Auburn be a source of information of LGBT equality across religious traditions through film, news and updates. Click here to learn more about LGBT equality on Auburn’s Web site and click here to find LGBT media resources for your teaching and preaching.
In 2010, the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) gathered in Minneopolis, Minnesota to worship, vote and build up the church to further its mission in the world. Click here to learn more about how Auburn equips Christian ministers to thrive amidst the complex challenges of contemporary ministry and here to learn more about Auburn's Presbyterian programs. Hear Presbyterian minister and Auburn President Rev. Dr. Katharine Henderson define how to be a bold and resilient church leader by clicking here.
Ari Hart is co-founder of Uri L’Tzedek, the first Jewish-Orthodox social justice organization. He has been a voice in creating awareness around making Kosher food laws Yosher which means ethical. Learn more about Auburn's commitment to religion and justice by clicking here. Click here for Auburn resources for Religion in a Multifaith World.
Voted one of Wall Street Journal's 'Top 10 Documentaries to Watch' at last week's Sundance Film Festival, “Love Free or Die” explores the personal story of Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Bishop in Christendom. Learn more about the film by visiting the “Love Free or Die” website by clicking here. This film is directed by Macky Alston, Senior Director of Auburn Media. To learn more about Auburn Media click here and to learn more about Auburn’s commitment to troubling the waters and healing the world click here.
The first Hispanic woman to be elected to the episcopacy of The United Methodist Church, Auburn will celebrate Bishop Carcaño and her work championing immigration issues at Auburn's Friday May 6th Lives of Commitment Breakfast. Join Auburn at Lives of Commitment on May 6th by clicking here.To learn more about Auburn’s commitment to women’s leadership click here.
This Passover Week, Auburn celebrates Angela Buchdahl, the first Asian-American woman to be both a Cantor and Rabbi. Her leadership at NYC’s Central Synagogue is featured in this recent NYC news profile. To learn more about Auburn’s commitment to religion in a multifaith world click here and to learn more about Central Synagogue, click here.
Christian country music star and outspoken LGBT activist Chely Wright is bridging divides between faith and activism. Join Auburn in celebrating Chely at the Friday May 6th Lives of Commitment Breakfast at Cipriani in New York City. Click here to learn how you can buy your tickets or table to Auburn's 2011 LOC Breakfast and click here to learn more about the six women who will be celebrated at Auburn's Lives of Commitment 2011.
Country Music star, Christian and LGBT activist Chely Wright shares her story of activism and faith at Auburn’s Lives of Commitment Breakfast on May 6th. The first openly gay female country music star, Wright is a tireless activist for LGBT issues. Watch the full broadcast of Auburn's Lives of Commitment by clicking here and download the podcast by clicking here. To learn more about the six women honored at Lives of Commitment click here. To learn more about Auburn click here and to learn more about Auburn's Generosity and Gender Justice Initiative click here.
