Other Catholic, scriptural and spirituality sites of interest:

Call To Action
Call To Action USA (CTA) is an independent national organization of over 22,000 people and 40 local organizations who believe the Spirit of God is at work in the whole church, not just in its appointed leaders. CTA believes the entire Catholic church has the obligation of responding to the needs of the world and taking initiative in programs of peace and justice.

Community of Welcoming Congregations
The Community of Welcoming Congregations is an association of religious congregations begun in the Portland metropolitan area that welcome and affirm people of all sexual orientations.

Faith Voices for the Common Good
Works to strengthen religious and progressive organizations; and to engender new ideas and language, build consensus and develop leaders.

FutureChurch
FutureChurch is a national coalition of parish-based Catholics who seek the full participation of all baptized Catholics in the life of the Church.

National Catholic Reporter
The National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company provides an independent voice within the church. Its publications value an open and honest expression of faith and are guided by commitments of justice, peace, and a sustainable world.

Pax Christi
Catholic organization that strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian social justice for everyone.

The Progressive Christian Witness: A Ministry of Pacific School of Religion
A web-based resource that aims to strengthen the voices of progressive Christianity in the public square by publishing theologically grounded articles for laypeople and pastors on significant issues in American life.

Sojourner Magazine
Founded in 1971, Sojourners is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to proclaim and practice the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice. Sojourners attracts a diverse group of evangelical, Catholic, and Protestant Christians, as well as others who are united on issues of justice and peace, and provides an alternative perspective on faith, politics, and culture through its monthly magazine, organizing, e-mail services, web site, media commentaries and public events.

Women's Ordination Conference
The Women's Ordination Conference (WOC) works for the ordination of women as priests and bishops into a renewed priestly ministry in the Roman Catholic Church.

Tell the leaders in Washington what you believe...

CALL 1-800-839-5276 … they will answer "The Capital", you can ask, at that point, for whomever you wish to reach: The President, Vice President, Any Senator, Representative, Cabinet Officer, etc. Message Receptionists will answer in each office, and you may give them your message for that official.

The President:
1600 Pennsylvania Av. NW
Washington, DC 20500
president@whitehouse.gov
202-456-1414 or 202-456-1111
FAX: 202-456-2461

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden: http://wyden.senate.gov/

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley: http://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact

U.S. Congressional Representative David Wu: http://www.house.gov/wu/

U.S. Congressional Representative Earl Blumenauer: http://blumenauer.house.gov/

Email the office of the Vice President: vicepresident@whitehouse.gov

Email the office of the Secretary of State: secretary@state.gov

Email the office of the Secretary of Defense: public@defenselink.mil