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Commission on One World, One Church (OWOC) 

David Oakland, Chair David.Oakland@drake.edu   
 
 
One World, One Church is involved in Episcopal, ecumenical and outreach activities and programs in the Diocese of Iowa. This commission over-sees our companion relationships with the Diocese of Brechin, the Diocese of Nzara and the Diocese of Swaziland, as well as ecumenical and interreligious relationships. They also award annual International Development Minigrants in support of the Millennium Development Goals.

 

 

Companion Dioceses


Three-way Companion Relationship

Diocese of Brechin, Scotland
Diocese of Swaziland, Southern Africa
Diocese of Iowa, U.S.

NEW Companion Relationship with the Diocese of Iowa - October 2012

Diocese of Nzara, Episcopal Church of Sudan 



  

International Development Mini-Grants 

Loving in Truth and Action

 
As followers of Christ we are called to “love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action” (1 John 3:18). One way to put love into action is to develop a proposal for an International Development Mini-Grant in support of the Millennium Development Goals.

The eight Millennium Development Goals were established by the United Nations and have been adopted by the Episcopal Church as a mission priority. In simplified form, they are:

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental stability
8. Develop a global partnership for development

By working to achieve these goals, we continue Christ’s ministry “to bring good news to the poor…, to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (Luke 4:18).

Each year, the Diocese of Iowa funds grants for international development projects. At least 0.7% of the estimated net disposable diocesan income is designated for this purpose. The 2013 budget line is $7,739. Development mini-grants provide funding for projects that promote justice and peace by addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty in local situations.

In 2012, grants were awarded for:
  • Children’s Bibles in Oromifa Language in Ethiopia ($1788)
  • Care Points and School Fees in Swaziland ($3463)
  • Support for an oral health program in Swaziland ($1488)
  • Support for new mothers and their babies at Refuge Belin in Nicaragua ($1000)
The programs described above all advance the Millennium Development Goals, but they represent only a few of many possible ways of furthering the MDGs. The OWOC Commission welcomes new ideas and creative proposals. The 2012 budget line for International Development Mini-Grants is $7,739. If you have an idea for a project, we invite you to submit a proposal.
 


If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Blake, MDG Coordinator, at stephanie_blake2003@yahoo.com
 
  
     

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Contact Information 


Commission Chair:

David Oakland
David.Oakland@drake.edu  

Global Missioner:
Melody Rockwell
mrockwrite@netins.net  

Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer:
The Rev. Jean McCarthy 
therevjeanmccarthy@gmail.com   

Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) Coordinator:
Stephanie Blake
stephanie_blake2003@yahoo.com 

Jubilee Officer (DJO):
The Rev. Judith Jones
judith.jones@wartburg.edu 

United Thank Offering Coordinator:
Kate Rose
krose@coe.edu

SwaziCompanions Co-Coordinators:
Terry & Stevie Shively
shives4@smunet.net  

Companions of Brechin Coordinator:
The Rev. Barbara Schlachter
b.schlachter@mchsi.com 

Millenium Development Goals (MDG) Coordinator:
Stephanie Blake
stephanie_blake2003@yahoo.com 

Immigration/Migration Advocacy:
Margaret Harris
peggyh48@gmail.com  
Episcopal Migration Ministries
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/emm/  
 

 

Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) 


In partnership with the worldwide Church,
Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Contributions can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058, or you may donate online. For more information, contact Diocesan Coordinator, Stephanie Blake.



Friends of Swaziland

 
The Companions of Swaziland School Fees Project 
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St. Augustine’s School & Feeding Program 
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