Christianity

Sub-headings:

Bibles & Other Christian Texts

Christian Denominations & Sects

Christianity Reference

Resources in this category:

Church World Service
http://www.churchworldservice.org/index.html

An interdenominational organizations of American churches working to assist the poor worldwide. "Born in the aftermath of World War II, today Church World Service is 33 Protestant, Anglican, and Orthodox communions in the U.S., cooperating worldwide in programs of long-term development, emergency response, and assistance to refugees."

Couple to Couple League for Natural Family Planning
http://www.ccli.org/

"The not-for-profit Couple to Couple League International teaches Natural Family Planning around the world. The method taught is the symptothermal method which is 99+% effective and completely healthy. Volunteer teaching couples teach the method which includes all of the basic body signs, temperature, mucus and cervix signs. The CCLI Web Site provides links to Chapter web sites (growing) and general information about the method of Natural Family Planning taught. There is also a catalog of available books and materials as well as other related articles."

Ecclesiological Society
http://www.ecclsoc.org/

"The Ecclesiological Society is for those who are interested in and enthusiastic about churches." This UK-based site brings together original research, photo essays, events, and related links compiled by the Ecclesiological Society. Society also published a newsletter called "Ecclesiology Today."

Gospel Music Association
http://www.gospelmusic.org/

GospelWeb is the site for the Gospel Music Association. "The Gospel Music Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to educate, encourage and promote the development of all forms of gospel music. As an umbrella organization, the GMA provides an atmosphere in which artists, industry leaders, retail stores, radio stations, concert promoters and local churches can coordinate and centralize their efforts for the purpose of facilitating their respective needs and interests." The site includes information regarding membership, events and access to their newsletter, GMA Today.

The International Union of Gospel Missions
http://www.iugm.org/

"The International Union of Gospel Missions (IUGM) is an association of over 250 faith-based charities that help the homeless, the addicted, "at risk" urban youth, and other needy people in urban center, primarily in North America. The IUGM's WWW site features information about the association, its programs, and benefits of membership. Also featured is a comprehensive directory of member agencies with contact information and an outline of the services they offer. The site provides research information concerning the efforts of faith-based charities to help the homeless, along with career and volunteer opportunities for individuals wanting to become involved."

National Church Library Association
http://www.churchlibraries.org/

A non-profit support organization providing inspiration and guidance to individuals and groups interested in developing and maintaining libraries or media centers in their churches. Includes links to resource, current news, and events information.

Society for Christian Philosophers
http://www.siu.edu/~scp/

"The Society of Christian Philosophers was organized in 1978 to promote fellowship among Christian Philosophers and to stimulate study and discussion of issues which arise from their Christian and philosophical commitments. One of its chief aims is to go beyond the usual philosophy of religion sessions at the American Philosophical Association and to stimulate thinking about the nature and role of Christian commitment in philosophy." The site includes archives of the newsletter and email list, a membership list, announcements, and links to other resources.

Society of Biblical Literature
http://www.sbl-site.org/

"The Society of Biblical Literature was founded in 1880 to advance the public understanding of the Bible and biblical scholarship." Site has a link to the Review of Biblical Literature and to Religious Studies News, a newsletter. There are also links to job listings, a membership directory, websites relevant to the field, and an online store selling books and journals.

YMCA of the USA
http://www.ymca.net/

The YMCA is a not-for-profit organization that provides health and social services for the community. The YMCA website includes information about finding location YMCA's, information and history of the YMCA, and programs available.