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"UNITED METHODIST DAILY NEWS 97" by SUSAN PEEK on April 15, 1997 at 14:24
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Note 437 by UMNS on Nov. 6, 1997 at 16:22 Eastern (1204 characters).

CONTACT: Thomas S. McAnally			    625(10-71B){437}
         Nashville, Tenn. (615) 742-5470	  Nov. 6, 1997

EDITORS NOTE: This may be a sidebar to UMNS story #624 {436}

�A Church for All
God�s Children� checklist

	LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. (UMNS) �- A new resource prepared for bishops to use
with their Episcopal Initiative for Children and the Poor includes a checklist
of 75 concrete actions in nine categories that congregations can use to become
"A Church for All God�s Children."  The resource, released at the Council of
Bishops meeting here Nov. 4, is available from bishops only.
	Categories include:
	* educating the congregation about the needs of children and the poor;
	* making church facilities safe and welcoming for children and families;
	* reducing the risk of child abuse;
	* helping children grow as faithful disciples;
	* involving children in the life of the church;
	* reaching out to children in the community;
	* advocating for legislation and public policies that improve children�s
lives and lives of poor families;
	* relating to children around the world;
	* building administrative supports for ministry with children and the poor.
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