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Advocacy Resources

Advocacy is hard work!
Luckily, Justice and Witness Ministries has a multitude of resources to help you out. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact JWM at jwm@ucc.org; 216.736.3700. We may be able to locate something you need from one of our many ecumenical advocacy partners. We want you to be equipped for peace and justice work!

Check out our resources below!

Publications

  • Briefing book
    The UCC's 2009-2010 Public Policy Briefing Book is now available.  You will find tips for congregational advocacy, and  issue-by-issue coverage of domestic and international concerns likely to be acted on during this two-year session of Congress.
  • 2009 Year in Review
    There is much work for justice ahead of us in the New Year! Here's a good review of 2009 issues, and a quick look to bring you up to speed on the economy, health care, immigration and more.
  • Witness for Justice
    Witness for Justice (WFJ) is a weekly editorial opinion column for public distribution which identifies timely or urgent justice issues. WFJ is a theologically based perspective founded on historic commitment to justice and peace of the United Church of Christ. 
  • Insider
    The JWM Insider offers a monthly snapshot of what's going on within Justice and Witness Ministries.  A number of the issues will highlight a program ministry so that our readership might expand their knowledge of a particular ministry.  

Join the Network

The Justice and Peace Action Network (JPANet) is our electronic grassroots advocacy network. It's composed of individual members and local UCC congregations across the country. The JPANet both educates and engages its members in shaping public policy in keeping with God's vision of a just and loving society and includes:

  • Weekly Legislative Action Alerts:
    Brief email synopsis of pending legislation or current justice issues, and a call for action each week. Perfect for taking personal action on the justice issues you care about and suitable for posting in newsletters and bulletins.
  • Monthly Newsletter:
    Includes invitations to regional and national gatherings, resources and opportunities for witness.

Training

  • Justice LED
    Justice LED is a training which will provide assistance to local churches and UCC members who seek to participate in ongoing ways to move our world towards this vision. Our first Group of National Certified Trainers is Ready! Now we are looking for Regional Trainers!

Grants

  • Neighbors in Need
    Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States.  One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry(CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by JWM to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects.
  • Higher Education Grant
    For more than 30 years, the United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Ministries has supported the education of thousands of racial and ethnic students through our Higher Education Scholarship Program. Prospective students can apply anytime for financial assistance.

Issue Resources and Curriculum

ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

ECONOMIC JUSTICE & GLOBALIZATION

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

GULF COAST JUSTICE INITIATIVES

HEALTH CARE JUSTICE

HUMAN RIGHTS

HUMAN SEXUALITY

IMMIGRATION AND BORDER ISSUES

INTERNATIONAL DEBT RELIEF AND CANCELLATION

JUST PEACE CHURCH – PEACE WITH JUSTICE ISSUES

MULTIRACIAL & MULTICULTURAL CHURCH RESOURCES

PUBLIC EDUCATION

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & JUSTICE

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