Keep up on the latest from the UCC Justice and Peace Action Network:

Imagine Reparation Germination

Asylum is Not a Bargaining Chip

Join the UCC to Power the Polls

Join the Movement “Woke” Lent Series

Celebrating Black Stories

Fill the J.A.R. of God’s Economic Justice: A message from the new UCC economic justice minister, Rev. Seth Wispelwey

Racial Justice Sunday: Blessing Banned Books

The Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award

The UCC’s Vote for Climate Hope Art Contest

“…it’s important to reflect back on all we have accomplished this year as a community committed to creating our UCC vision of a Just World for All. Together we have mobilized and advocated on issues ranging from peace in the Middle East and Ukraine to protecting and expanding LGBTQ+ rights, from demanding common sense gun legislation to passing a just Farm Bill and federal budget, from defending voting rights to calling for reproductive justice for all, and much more! During the past year, UCC advocates have sent over 26,000 messages to legislators.

“As we look ahead to what will likely be a contentious election year, amidst continued tension and strife in the U.S. and around the world, our collective voice will be needed more than ever. We look forward to advocating alongside you in 2024, but for now, we wish you rest.”

Keep up on all the good works and resources from the UCC Justice and Peace Action Network in their November newsletter.

Read it here.

From the Rev. Michael Neuroth, Director of the UCC Washington D.C. Office:

Recess was often the favorite part of my school day growing up. It was a break in the day - a time to relax, play kickball, connect with friends, and prepare for what was to come. Here on Capitol Hill, "recess" has a different connotation. “August Recess” is the time in which members of Congress head back to their states and districts to engage constituents in town hall meetings, state fairs, and other community events. It is a key time to engage with your members of Congress locally. For us in the UCC Washington D.C. office, August Recess also provides space to reflect on the past few months and plan for the work ahead.

Among this month's headlines:

The Fight For Reproductive Justice Depends on this Election, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an Abolition Advent Calendar, and Ecumenical Advocacy Days April 25-27, 2023.

Greetings JPANet Advocates,

It has been another fast-changing legislative year, full of twists and turns, and it is only August! There is no doubt that your voices, messages, action and faithful witness for justice have made a difference! Over the last several months of 2022, you have taken action on climate justice, gun violence prevention, criminal justice reform, immigration, LGBTQ equality, defense of human rights around the world, reproductive justice, hate crimes and federal budget policy, to name but a few.

Read the April newsletter of the Justice and Peace Action Network, UCC’s grassroots advocacy network composed of individual members and local UCC congregations across the country.