• 2013-2014 Policy Briefing Book
  The 2013-2014 Policy Briefing Book provides information about our church’s concern for national and global issues as they relate to our General Synod Policy and the work of the 113^th Congress. Tools for understanding the issues, engaging in advocacy and organizing, and getting your message heard by decision makers are included. This is your one-stop tool for engaging in faith-based advocacy!
  To request hard copies of this resource contact Helga Mingione at 216-736-3700.
  
• Getting to the Root of It
  We’ve asked our staff to help us unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. Using our General Synod pronouncements as the basis for these reflections, we hope to provide insights into the issues you care about that are rooted in our shared faith, and can inform your advocacy efforts.
• 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.  

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.

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!

• 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.

• Justice & Witness Bible Studies

ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES

• A New World/A New Church Anti-Racism Training
• Financial Reparations: A Just Response to the Persistent Economic Effects of Slavery, Segregation, Discrimination and Racism
• Pastoral Letter on Racism 2008
• Sacred Conversion on Race Resource Guide

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

• God is Still Speaking, About Children

ECONOMIC JUSTICE & GLOBALIZATION

• A Cup of Justice (full presentation)
• A Cup of Justice (short version)
• An Interfaith Statement on International Trade and Investment
• Bread for the World 2009 Offering of Letters
• Calling for a More Just, Humane Direction for Economic Globalization
• Covenanting for Justice in the Economy and the Earth
• Covenanting for Justice in the Economy and the Earth
• Dandole la Bienvenida a los Inmigrantes a Nuestras Comunidad
• End Sweatshops
• Financial Reparations: A Just Response to the Persistent Economic Effects of Slavery, Segregation, Discrimination and Racism
• For the Common Good – GS 25 Resolution
• Hunger 2009 Global Development
• Intellectual Property
• International Coffee Crisis
• Jesus Was a Low Wage Worker 
• Jobs in a Globalizing Economy
• Jubilee and the International Debt Crisis
• New Orleans after Katrina
• Perspectives on International Trade
• Resolution Calling for a More Just, Humane Direction for Economic Globalization (GS 23)
• Saving Social Security from Privatization (GS 25)
• Social Security: Answering God's Call to Care for One Another
• Strong Roots, Fragile Farms DVD Brochure
• The Economic Justice Young Adult Team Report
• Troubled Waters DVD Brochure
• Una declaración interreligiosa sobre el comercio y las inversiones internacionales
• Wal-Mart: A Call for Corporate Social Responsibility
• Welcoming Immigrants in our Workplaces and Communities
• Welcoming Immigrants in Our Workplaces and Communities (Spanish)
• What is Economic Globalization?
• What to do About Sweatshops
• Why Christians Support Unions

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

• Almost Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Justice (English)
• Almost Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Justice (Spanish)
• Environmental Ministries Resources Brochure
• Report to the 26th General Synod — Energy and Climate Work Group
• Toward a National Environmental Focus
• Toxic Wastes and Race at Twenty (1987-2007)

GULF COAST JUSTICE INITIATIVES

• Gulf Coast Justice Initiatives Updates 2009
• New Orleans Jobs, Workers and Barriers to Economic Equity

HEALTH CARE JUSTICE

• A Sacred Commitment to a Faith-Inspired Vision of Health Care
• Faces of Inadequate Health Care Poster
• Introduction Healthy Connections: Certified Lay Minister of Health Program
• UCC Community Nurse Manual

HUMAN RIGHTS

• Declaración Universal de Los Derechos Humanos
• Human Rights
• One Nation Under God, with Liberty and Justice for All

HUMAN SEXUALITY

• Human Sexuality Resources for Congregations (REV)
• The Bible and Human Sexuality Flyer

IMMIGRATION AND BORDER ISSUES

• Dandole la Bienvenida a los Inmigrantes a Nuestras Comunidad
• Welcoming Immigrants in our Workplaces and Communities

INTERNATIONAL DEBT RELIEF AND CANCELLATION

• Jubilee Congregations Handbook
• Stand Up-Take Action Against Debt and Global Poverty
• Why Drop the Debt-Page 1
• Why Drop the Debt-Page 2

JUST PEACE CHURCH – PEACE WITH JUSTICE ISSUES

• Another World is Possible Resource Manual
• Connecting with Peace with Justice Partners
• "Despair Is Not an Option" – article by William Sloane Coffin
• Faith Seeking Peace Facilitator Introduction
• Faith Seeking Peace Facilitator's Study Guide I—Faithful Priorities
• Faith Seeking Peace Participant's Study Guide I—Faithful Priorities
• Faith Seeking Peace Facilitator's Study Guide II—Cost of War
• Faith Seeking Peace Participant's Study Guide II—Cost of War
• Faith Seeking Peace Facilitator's Study Guide III– Nuclear Free World
• Faith Seeking Peace Participant's Study Guide III– Nuclear Free World
• Faith Seeking Peace Facilitator's Study Guide IV– Women and War
• Faith Seeking Peace Participant's Study Guide IV– Women and War
• Faith Seeking Peace Facilitator's Study Guide V—Eco-Footprint of War
• Faith Seeking Peace Participant's Study Guide V—Eco-Footprint of War
• Faith Seeking Peace Facilitator's Study Guide VI—Bringing Peace Home
• Faith Seeking Peace Participant's Study Guide VI—Bringing Peace Home
• Just Peace Church Overview
• Just Peace Church Pronouncement (GS 1985)
• Overcoming Violence Bible Study

 

MULTIRACIAL & MULTICULTURAL CHURCH RESOURCES

• Becoming a Multiracial and Multicultural Church
• Multiracial and Multicultural Glossary of Terms
• Pronouncement Calling Upon the UCC to Be a Multiracial and Multicultural Church
• A Church for All People: Becoming a Multiracial and Multicultural Church Bible Study

PUBLIC EDUCATION

• 2009 Message on Public Education
• 2010 Message on Public Education
• NCLB Joint Statement—April 09
• NCLB Ten Moral Concerns in the NCLB Act and Talking Points
• NCLB Transforming NCLB Conference Report
• Public Education Justice—Where Do Charter Schools Fit In?
• Whose Child Left Behind? Why? – Final Report of the UCC Public Education Task Force

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & JUSTICE

• Reproductive Health & Justice: Why the UCC is a leader in this area