“A Prophetic Voice on Capitol Hill” – Fill the JAR – Episode 005

Episode Summary

On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Rev. Michael Neuroth, Director of the United Church of Christ’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

The United Church of Christ Office of Public Policy & Advocacy is dedicated to uplifting the prophetic voice of the UCC on Capitol Hill on a range of social justice issues as determined by General Synod Resolutions. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., our office advocates for policies that address the systemic problems we face as a country and as part of the world. By mobilizing UCC members through our Justice & Peace Action Network, providing advocacy resources for congregations and clergy, and building relationships with decision-makers, the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy helps lead the pursuit of a just world for all.

Interested in connecting with our office? Consider the following options:

• Sign up for our Justice & Peace Action Network to receive weekly action alerts on key justice issues and monthly newsletters with updates on advocacy efforts across the UCC.  
• Check out our Action Center and take action on one of our campaigns.  
• Follow us on social media! Our office is active on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and X.  
• Learn more about the history of our office and meet our staff.  
• Read through our newsletter archive and learn about our past work.  

Citations:

1. “Way Out of No Way”

Written by Tracy Howe and Osagyefo Sekou

Performed by Stop Cop City Choir

Recorded in Tucson, Arizona

Used with permission

“Stop Copy City Choir is wherever people gather to sing on behalf of the world we fight for, free of repression and abundant in life and love. Everything is donation based and all proceeds go to support the #StopCopCity and #DefendtheAtlantaForest global solidarity movement.”

Listen/Download/Donate/Purchase: https://stopcopcitychoir.bandcamp.com

2. Fill the JAR – https://www.ucc.org/fillthejar