Sacred-Public Partnerships, a two-month series published in collaboration with Shared Justice, will explore the ways in which faith-based organizations — the sacred sector — and government partner for good. Sacred-Public Partnerships will focus specifically on the intersection of the sacred sector, religious freedom, and government-administered social safety net programs and will explore why partnership between government and the sacred sector is essential to the success of social services in the United States.
In the conclusion to our Sacred-Public Partnerships series, Chelsea Langston Bombino reflects on the series and emphasizes the need for continued partnership in the future.
With government partnerships bolstering its capacity, Ballet 5:8 shares the sacredness of the body with thousands each year, continuously transforming shame into beauty.
Julia Metcalf highlights the need for a cross-sector solution to address the global maternal mortality crisis.
Government and the sacred sector — especially churches, as highlighted in this article — can complement one another in their efforts to address food insecurity.
Protecting an organization’s ability to serve out of its faith motivation is not only vital to a pluralistic society, it is also crucial in protecting the nature and breadth of services provided those in need.
A crucial aspect of a refugee’s resettlement is being able to move into a home that they are able to call their own…Practicing hospitality and welcoming resettled refugee families in our communities is a shared responsibility.
Behind the scenes of our budding family was a network of institutions and policies making that growth possible. We were excited to have such extended time to adjust to new rhythms of life together, but it would likely have been impossible if not for New Jersey’s paid family leave.
Many theological traditions see the government as having an important role in society, which includes care for those in need.
Due to its resources and infrastructure, the government is well-situated to provide funding for mental health treatment. However, the government often lacks personal connection to communities and individuals that are impacted by the mental health crisis.
Not everyone in our nation agrees on how adoption should proceed in order to achieve the flourishing of the children. Nor does everyone agree on what level of involvement government should have or how the sacred sector of adoption agencies should partner with the government.
Sacred-public partnerships play an essential role in promoting the Earth’s health in communities across the globe.
Not everyone in our nation agrees on how adoption should proceed in order to achieve the flourishing of the children. Nor does everyone agree on what level of involvement government should have or how the sacred sector of adoption agencies should partner with the government.
Together, Supreme Court decisions, legislation like Charitable Choice, and presidential initiatives provide the foundation for partnership between the sacred sector and government. But what does this partnership look like in action?