Presbyterians Are Talking About is a series of educational resources designed to help people talk about 21st century issues that challenge us as we try to live faithfully.
“Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other.” —Colossians 3:16a (CEV)
How can we talk in church about controversial issues that challenge our faithful living?
What does the Bible say?
What has The Presbyterian Church in Canada said?
What have our church partners said?
How can we discuss these matters with friends and colleagues?
What resources are available to inform and guide us?
How can we respect different perspectives?
The series Presbyterian Are Talking About will provide information to support conversations inside and beyond church communities, including:
- Background material
- Scripture readings
- Prayers and hymns
- Reflection questions and
- Follow-up ideas and resources
Talking About…
Resources for people who are talking and listening, sharing questions and insights, about real issues from their faith perspective.
Sexuality
Presbyterians Are Talking About… SexualityHuman Trafficking
Human Trafficking as Modern-Day SlaveryOther Churches’ Documents:
Below are some statements and documents from some partners and sister churches on this subject (listed in no particular order).
United Church of Canada: Trafficking in HumansPresbyterian Church (USA): The Work of the Human Trafficking RoundtableEvangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: ERIC Resolution on Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Human TraffickingThe Salvation Army International: Positional Statement: Human TraffickingChristian Reformed Church in North America: Human Trafficking OverviewCatholic Church in Canada:
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops – Pastoral Letter on Human TraffickingCanadian Religious Conference Statement on Human TraffickingWorld Council of Churches: Communiqué from International Ecumenical Consultation on Migration and Human Trafficking: Modern Slavery?Resources for Individuals and Groups
How to Use These Resources: Some SuggestionsCovenantingScripture ReferencesHuman Trafficking in Canada: A Leadership and Learning Kit for Churches (2013)To order print copies of Human Trafficking in Canada, please email order [at] councilofchurches [dot] ca. Copies are $15 each plus postage.”
WMS Mission Study on Human Trafficking by Vivian BertrandStudy Guides, Faith Community Resources, Reports, Books, and Documentary