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Catholics for Choice – http://www.condoms4life.org Catholics for Choice (CFC) was founded to serve as a voice for Catholics who believe that the Catholic tradition supports a woman's moral and legal right to follow her conscience in matters of sexuality and reproductive health. Catholics for Choice provides support and resources for reproductive rights supporters who are committed to the Catholic faith. In 2001, they launched their Good Catholics Use Condoms Campaign, a worldwide public education effort to raise public awareness about the devastating effect of the bishops’ ban on condoms. Key Website Resources: Good Catholics Use Condoms Campaign, resources available in both English and Spanish. National Episcopal AIDS Coalition – http://www.neac.org The National Episcopal AIDS Coalition (NEAC) provides support for HIV and AIDS ministries across the Episcopal Church in the United States. The Coalition offers support for caregivers, gives guidance on prevention, encourages the growth of a network for those who minister to those affected by HIV/AIDS, and advocates for a more compassionate AIDS policy. Key Website Resources: information about Youth Ministry in the Age of AIDS, supportive Episcopal groups, and a toolkit for raising HIV awareness Presbyterian AIDS Network – http://www.pcusa.org/phewa/pan The Presbyterian AIDS Network welcomes those who advocate and care for persons and families who have been infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and provides resources and support for all those affected by HIV and AIDS. Key Website Resources: information about talking about HIV/AIDS in a religious setting United Church of Christ – http://www.ucc.org/health/hivaids The United Church of Christ (UCC) HIV and AIDS Ministry creates resources for HIV education and prevention; provides assistance to local congregations that are developing HIV/AIDS programs; participates in public policy and advocacy; and collaborates with many individuals, congregations, and associations to serve the needs of people affected by HIV and AIDS. Key Website Resources: curricula about HIV and AIDS in a religious setting and opportunities to take action domestically, as well as globally |








