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About the Author: Chaplain Susan J. Katz, MA, Spiritual Health Practitioner, Musician
Susan is a hospital Chaplain providing secular as well as faith-based services to people of all genders and abilities. She has served in care homes, correctional facilities, urban health and addictions treatment centres in both the United States and Canada. Susan lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is a Professional Member of the Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, and an Associate Member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. Susan’s writing and music can be found on her Web/Blog: The Compassionate Oboe
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- See more at: http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/blog/235#sthash.Ph4PhU1a.dpuf"I Believe You" and the Importance of VAWA Reauthorization
Feb 21, 2013The Senate passed the Violence Against Women Act last week, but its future remains in limbo in the House of Representatives due to political disputes. The act highlights the problems many women face. During their lifetime, one out of every four women will experience violence from an intimate partner. "I Believe You: Faiths' Response to Intimate Partner Violence" follows the stories of women and how their faith helped them into a better life.
One Billion Rising - Feb 14 Webinar Discussion for V-Day Movement
Feb 13, 2013Keep Rising: 4 Visionaries Share their Inspiration to Persist In light of several recent, heinous incidents of violence against young women, specifically the Steubenville gang rape and the attach in New Delhi, among many others, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence offers this free webinar on how to stay motivates and steadfast to do this work in the face of opposition, apathy, and continued acts of dehumanizing violence that often go unpunished.
Breaking News! Violence Against Women Act reintroduced
Jan 23, 2013 — Categories: Current Events, Violence Against WomenOn January 22, 2013, Senator Patrick Leahy and Senator Michael Crapo introduced S. 47, a strong, bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)! We need you to take action TODAY by contacting your Senators and urge them to co-sponsor S. 47.
Passing of Beverly Wildung Harrison
Dec 20, 2012 — Categories: Current EventsFaithTrust Institute joins many friends and colleagues in mourning the passing of Beverly Wildung Harrison, regarded by many as “the mother of Christian feminist ethics." Her voice for social justice in reproductive rights, human sexuality and economics was a major contribution to Christian conversation and action in the late 20th century.
World Mourns the Loss of Domestic Violence Activist, Jenni Rivera
Dec 13, 2012 — Categories: Current EventsFaithTrust Institute joins the family, friends and fans in mourning the loss of domestic violence activist and NCADV Spokesperson, Jenni Rivera, who was killed Sunday, December 9, 2012 in a plane crash.
Increasing Dollars for Domestic Violence: How Companies Can Do Right for Women and Girls
Oct 23, 2012 — Categories: Current Events, Domestic ViolenceAs corporations expand their philanthropic giving, an epidemic that affects millions of American women is being pushed further out of sight.
Diva Communications Honored
Oct 10, 2012Congratulations to Diva Communications, which was recently honored by the Religion Newswriters Association. Diva Communications received second and third place in the category Religion Documentary of the Year.
RCA Appoints Rabbi Mark Dratch as its New Executive Vice President
Sep 20, 2012 — Categories: Current Events, JewishThe Rabbinical Council of America (RCA), the largest group of Orthodox rabbis in the world, has named Rabbi Mark Dratch as its Executive Vice President.
High Holy Days, 5773
Sep 12, 2012 — Categories: JewishThese are the “Days of Awe” in the Jewish tradition. We poorly translate them as the “High Holidays” or with a little more panache, “High Holy Days.” But Yamim Noraim is the Hebrew for this period of time which spans the weeks preceding the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, through the Day of Repentance, Yom Kippur. Yamim Noraim literally means Days of Awe.
Lutheran Community Foundation Safe & Healthy Congregations Training
Jul 09, 2012 — Categories: Current Events, Healthy Teen Relationships, Child Abuse, Training, Domestic ViolenceIn May of 2012, FaithTrust Institute trained and educated approximately 100 members of 23 Minneapolis, Minnesota-area congregations’ denominational staffs, clergy, and lay leaders on the dynamics – from a faith-based perspective – of domestic violence, child abuse and healthy teen relationships.
Be Part of No More Day
Mar 13, 2012 — Categories: Violence Against Women, Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence, dating abuse and sexual assault are not easy to talk about, although they impact millions of men, women and children every year. Because of the stigma and shame, these issues often remain hidden in our society. NO MORE seeks to bring these issues into the national spotlight to generate more attention, more resources and more action to prevent them. NO MORE aims to empower bystanders of domestic violence, dating abuse and sexual assault in every community to break their silence and get involved.
Edmonds, WA — Benefit Program and Dinner for Women for Women International
Mar 01, 2012 — Categories: Current EventsCarolyn Scott Brown, Director of Learning and Resources, will speak on violence against women in countries at war - Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, March 11, 2012 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Open to the Public.
Healing the Generations Events
Feb 14, 2012 — Categories: Current EventsNew Haven, CT - February 29, 2012 and March 1-2, 2012 -Clifford Beers Clinic presents two events Open to the Public. Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune will present a keynote address and a workshop.
In Memoriam: Chana Weinberg (1927–2012)
Feb 13, 2012 — Categories: Current EventsI met Chana Weinberg in the early 1980’s as part of the Jewish Advisory Committee to FaithTrust Institute. I think she was probably the first Orthodox Jewish woman whom I ever met. Maybe I was the first Protestant woman pastor she had ever met.
FaithTrust Institute has moved locations
Feb 06, 2012 — Categories: Current EventsWe have moved our office location! As of Wednesday, February 8, 2012 you can find our Seattle office at our new location, 2900 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102.
In Memoriam: Ellen Pence (1948–2012)
Jan 09, 2012 — Categories: Current Events, Domestic ViolenceA great spirit has left us...Ellen Pence died today, January 6, 2012, in her home surrounded by the love and company of close family and friends.
December Reflection 2011
Dec 16, 2011The shortest day and longest night of the year is the winter solstice. This year it is on December 22. Because this is an astronomical phenomenon experienced throughout the northern hemisphere, many cultures and faith traditions observe this annual event.
Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune Receives F.A.N. Compassion Award
Dec 15, 2011 — Categories: OtherFaith Action Networks bestows Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune with the 2011 Compassion Award
Sharon Ellis Davis to Speak at Blanchard Valley
Oct 24, 2011 — Categories: Christian, Domestic ViolenceRev. Dr. Sharon Ellis Davis,speaks on Oct. 27 at the Blanchard Valley Health System's spiritual care eduction series on "Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence"
A Positive for the Church
Oct 24, 2011 — Categories: Clergy Ethics, Christian, Sexual Abuse by ClergyReykjavik, Iceland - Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune's interview with the press following her meeting with the Bishop of the Lutheran Church
