Here Am I Lord: The Courage to Raise Our Voices Against Injustice!

Posted on by Rick Chamiec-Case
O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do; but our eyes are upon thee. (2 Chronicles 20:12) The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mi...
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Policy Advocacy in a Pandemic

Posted on by Rick Chamiec-Case
The devastating loss of life and complete disruption of our economy inflicted by COVID-19 is nothing less than gut wrenching. Social workers’ understanding of systems predisposes us to the knowledge that everyone is interconnected and therefore everyone suffers, but not equally. We are witness to th...
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What is the Calling of Christians in Social Work in Response to COVID?

Posted on by Rick Chamiec-Case
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15, ESV) We are called to a life of peace, to connectedness, and to thankfulness.  So, in light of the pandemic crisis facing us, these familiar words from Scripture can ...
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