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SUMMARY:Be Prophetic\, Not Partisan: Election Engagement 101 for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ’s mission calls us to welcome all\, love all\, and seek justice for all. Living out that call means speaking boldly in the public square through public policy advocacy and election engagement that shape our common life together. \nBut are you confused about what your church can and can’t do this election season? You’re not alone. Many congregations avoid political engagement altogether\, unsure of the rules\, while others charge in without knowing the risks. \nAs we head into the 2026 election\, now is the time to get clear. This webinar cuts through the confusion around 501(c)(3) status and IRS guidelines\, giving you practical\, actionable guidance on how your congregation can engage boldly and legally in the public square this election season. \nThis webinar will feature Heather Kimmel (United Church of Christ’s General Counsel) and Rev. Michael Neuroth (Director of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy)\, and Rushad Thomas (Domestic Policy Advocate of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/be-prophetic-not-partisan-election-engagement-101-for-congregations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Faith Our Vote,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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SUMMARY:Can Advocacy with Congress Still Accomplish Anything?
DESCRIPTION:Congress is frequently described as gridlocked\, polarized\, and dysfunctional with one notable exception: impeccable service for the donor class. It is enough to prompt mass conversions of even the most ardent optimists to zealous cynicism. In such a world\, is there any hope for advocacy? In this webinar\, we will hear from Sam Daley-Harris who has been training and equipping others to swim upstream against the currents of political despair for over 45 years. Over and over again\, he has coached and encouraged advocates as they have achieved tangible results. In fact\, he is the founder of a highly successful anti-poverty organization called RESULTS. He is also the author of “Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy.” \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/can-advocacy-with-congress-still-accomplish-anything/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice,Programmatic Priorities - Climate Action,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T153000
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SUMMARY:Economic Justice: Love Our Laborers as Yourself
DESCRIPTION:We all feel a call to “do what you love.” Parents\, teachers\, pastors and culture all reinforce the message. Most importantly\, the call comes from the Spirit within. To work and play freely\, without shame or exploitation\, is to feel integrated and alive internally – and within community and society. Tragically\, our dominant\, oppressive economic system deprives almost everyone of realizing this freedom to thrive. Too many are simply trying to survive under harrowing circumstances. That is ungodly. Is it possible to pivot from anti-Christ economy to loving our laborers? We can and must fight for living wages\, guaranteed housing\, and dignity imbued into every endeavor\, in Jesus’ name. \nJoin the conversation with Nurture the Soul and learn how you and your church can concretely manifest sustained justice now and growing forward. \nRev. Seth Wispelwey is the Minister for Economic Justice with the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ. He has an extensive background in grassroots organizing with people of faith and conscience on a variety of justice issues. In his current role\, Seth is focused on coming alongside congregations with training materials\, discipleship curriculums\, and meaningful solidarity actions for manifesting thriving and liberation for all. He loves spending free time gardening\, cooking\, enjoying great horror films\, and dreaming about whales. Seth lives and works from Charlottesville\, Virginia with his family.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/economic-justice-love-our-laborers-as-yourself/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Decolonization,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T153000
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SUMMARY:Faith\, Disability\, and the Crisis of Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Join the Disability Ministry Board for an interactive conversation around the intersections of disability and economic justice. We’ll learn a bit about how the limitations of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) impacts housing and financial stability for the community diagnosed with disabilities. More importantly\, we’ll ask the hard questions about why we should care beyond being called and led to be a caring\, gracious and loving community that honors the dignity of all our neighbors.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faith-disability-and-the-crisis-of-homelessness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries,Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Decolonization,Programmatic Priorities - Leadership Development,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T153000
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SUMMARY:Who Pays the Price: Migrant Labor\, Economic Justice and Our Faith
DESCRIPTION:We are all experiencing a rise in our food prices\, but the people who harvest our food are often left out of the conversation. This webinar connects the cost-of-living crisis to migrant labor while exploring the roles of faith in this justice advocacy. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with faith and community leaders. Our conversation partners will share actionable ways for viewers to participate in Fill the JAR and Love Knows No Borders campaigns.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/who-pays-the-price-migrant-labor-economic-justice-and-our-faith/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Climate Action,Programmatic Priorities - Decolonization,Programmatic Priorities - Leadership Development,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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