Doing justice, seeking peace and building community are central to the identity of the United Church of Christ. We invite you to explore the breadth and depth of the UCC's justice work. Join us in building a stronger faith-based movement for peace, justice, equality and inclusivity.

To explore JWM issue areas, click on the categories below. Or view the list alphabetically.

Public Policy Briefing Book for 111th Congress now available

The UCC’s 2009-2010 Public Policy Briefing Book is now available.  Order your printed copy from Ferne Clements, clementf@ucc.org, or to be environmentally friendly, explore the on-line version. You will find tips for congregational advocacy, in-depth coverage of the U.S. financial crisis and the Iraq War, and issue-by-issue coverage of domestic and international concerns likely to be acted on during this two-year session of Congress.

CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Torture Awareness – Stop Torture
Human Rights
Criminal Justice
LGBT Justice
Health Care
Media Justice
Our Faith Our Vote Campaign
Physician Aid in Dying/Physician Assisted Suicide
Women's Issues

PEACEMAKING

Conscientious Objection to the Military
Decade to Overcome Violence
Declaration of Peace
Just Peace Church Pronouncement
Nuclear Weapons

JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN

RACIAL JUSTICE

ENVIRONMENT (INTEGRITY OF CREATION)

ECONOMIC JUSTICE

GLOBAL CONCERNS