Ministries Listing

THE NEBRASKA HEALTH MINISTRY NETWORK-

has a two-fold mission: to assist congregations in developing a parish nurse or health ministry program within their own church, and to coordinate and strengthen the efforts of existing health ministry programs throughout the state. A statewide health ministry conference is held annually.

NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY-

GRANTS TO AMERICAN INDIANS IN NEBRASKA (GAIN)-

is an ecumenical funding consortium, pooling resources, making grants to Native American projects and programs throughout the state.

THE NATIVE AMERICAN PARTNERS COMMITTEE-

is an advocate for Native Americans and supports ecumenical Christian ministry for Native Americans in Lincoln and Omaha.

THE NEBRASKA COMMISSION,

UNITED MINISTRIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION-

the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Nebraska, the Presbyterian Church (USA), Synod of Lakes & Prairies (including the Presbyteries of Central Nebraska, Homestead, and Missouri River Valley), the Nebraska Conference of the United Church of Christ, and the Nebraska Conference of the United Methodist Church work together through the NEBRASKA COMMISSION, UNITED MINISTRIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION to support a variety of teaching, counseling, worshipping and service ministries for students, faculty and staff on the six college campuses.

THE FARM CRISIS RESPONSE COUNCIL-

coordinates planning among church bodies and farm groups to oversee the Rural Response Hotline. With the support of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Rural Health, the Council facilitates the distribution of no-cost vouchers for confidential mental health services to those affected by the rural crisis.

THE PEACE WITH JUSTICE JOINT STRATEGY ACTION TEAM (JSAT)-

works on the continuing priorities of peace with justice.

ECUMENICAL LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING DAY-

is an annual event featuring workshops on current legislation and advocacy.

DISASTER RESPONSE-

is an informal network of church-based disaster reponders working with Nebraska Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster.

THE ANGEL CONNECTION-

is a program that matches donors with those who have a need. Referrals are made through churches and clergy.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-

a partnership of the Nebraska Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Coalition, Family Violence Council of Lincoln, and Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska.