Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Chicago |
| The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Chicago, supports and connects all women in their Christian mission and ministries, sharing faith and fellowship. We worship as a community of women, turning to God in gratitude for blessings of family, home and friendship. We ask the Lord for guidance in translating our Christian belief into action. |
| ...translating our Christian belief into action. 2012 Focus: Human Trafficking The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Chicago will be focusing on the issue of human trafficking which began with our programs at Diocesan Convention, November 2011 and continues through 2012. Our two Convention speakers, Sarah Rogers from Women At Risk, International and Heather Bradley of The Night Ministry, presented programs on local and international issues. Other resources are listed below: Women at Risk, International Bringing women to safety throughout the world. The Night Ministry Programs to support individuals in Chicago The United Church of Christ Many additional resources are listed on their page. We encourage the women of the Diocese to spread the word about this very urgent issue affecting women throughout our communities and the world. |
Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of Chicago 128th Annual Meeting & Convention A Personal Journey: Working to End Human Trafficking at Home & Abroad Rachel Durchslag, CEO & Founder, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation April 14, 2012 St. James Cathedral, 65 East Huron Street, Chicago For a copy of the registration form, please click here.  Rachel Durchslag has been working in the social justice community for more than eight years. After receiving her BS from Skidmore College in2000 with a double major in women's studies and social work, Rachel moved to Chicago. She received her masters degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. The Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation was founded in June, 2006. CAASE is an organization the works to eliminate sexual exploitation through litigation and advocacy, organizing and policy reform, and prevention and resource development. |
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