In this Giving Tuesday event, two prophetic leaders will join in an online conversation about the never-ending river of justice that extends from one generation to the next. The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. coined the phrase "environmental racism" and helped lead the struggle for environmental justice, while Rep. Justin Pearson went from leading a grassroots environmental justice organization to serving as a state representative who made headlines around the world for his courageous stand in calling for commonsense gun legislation.
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Join us on November 28th at 12 pm ET (that’s 10 am AZ/NM/EP) to hear from these two leaders. Register today!
Read MoreImagine 12 youth and young adults from across the country engaging in a dynamic fellowship program next year! Paired with a mentor and supportive UCC community, each fellow will participate in a project that will grow their understanding of environmental justice and nurture their leadership skills. Your gift to Climate Hope Summer will inspire these young leaders to advance one of our most important social justice causes.
Read MoreClimate change most directly impacts people of color and the poor. We must stand together to change this. Giving Tuesday is your chance. Enact Climate Justice with a gift to the UCC. Funds raised will be directed to
Read MoreFrom Jeremy Zegas, Regional Political Organizer for Healthcare Rising Arizona:
"For Giving Tuesday, we are looking to set up a number of signature-gathering locations around the state so that we can maximize our donation to RIP Medical Debt."
Please contact Jeremy at jzegas@healthcarerisingaz.org or 480-849-4236 if your church can provide a location on November 30.
Read MoreHonor the earth. It’s a sacred commitment in which many United Christ of Christ congregations are immersed. Honor the Earth is also an Native-led nonprofit organization founded to raise awareness and financial support for Indigenous environmental justice. Both will benefit from this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign.
Read MoreThe Southwest Conference UCC suggests giving to La Casa Shelter/Cruzando Fronteras or to your local church for this year's Giving Tuesday.
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