President Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris Climate Accord violates the values and vision that are basic to Christian faith.
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Faith In Action
Vow to protect the open Internet!
From the United Church of Christ Justice & Peace Action Network:
The United Church of Christ is a long-time leader in communications rights. As part of that tradition, last year we founded the Faithful Internet campaign. Millions of us rose up in a movement to protect the open Internet, and we won.
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Ask Senators McCain and Flake to petition for Marco to return to his family
From our friends at Southern Arizona Sanctuary Coalition: Marco has a new claim to asylum because his cousin was recently murdered and other family members have been threatened with violence. His lawyer is petitioning that he be returned to his family on this basis. We are asking Senator McCain and Senator Flake to sponsor a private bill on his behalf. Call their offices TODAY to let them know where you stand. A sample script is included in this post.
Read MoreArizona Faith Network invited to "We the People Summit"
Arizona Faith Network representation is needed at the upcoming We the People Summit, a series of three summits designed to bring together individuals, grassroots organizations, and established nonprofits to collaborate in support of positive change in Arizona.
Read MoreRAPID RESPONSE REQUESTED
Shadow Rock UCC is requesting our presence for a rapid response action TONIGHT, 7 p.m., at the ICE Office, 2035 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. A prayer vigil is planned to protest the arrest and probable deportation of Marco Tulio Coss.
Read MoreHealing of Memories for Veterans
The Healing of Memories for Veterans Workshop is a two day overnight workshop held at the Franciscan Renewal Center. The workshop was designed to help victims of emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses and other traumatic circumstances.
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Help to Promote Sanctuary Everywhere
Spread the message of "Sanctuary Everywhere" with these beautiful graphics from the American Friends Service Committee.
Read MoreThe United Church of Christ HIV & AIDS Network Call To Action
Currently there are under 100 churches participating; the goal is to have 1,000 churches signed on by General Synod.
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A Call for Equal Protections
From David Chavez, Faith Director, ONE Community:
Thank you for being a valuable ONE Community partner and friend. We would not be where we are today without you and your support.
As part of our efforts to create an Arizona that celebrates, respects, and protects all people, we are working with the Governor's Office to obtain an executive order that would extend current non-discrimination protections for state employees to include gender identity, and extend current non-discrimination requirements for state contractors and vendors to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
UCC churches affirm support for immigrant rights after Trump executive order
Written by Connie Larkman
Two days before the Presidential Inauguration, a group of Tucson-area faith leaders came together to affirm sanctuary, claiming their communities as places of radical welcome for all. The day after the new administration took office on Jan. 20, advocates from participating United Church of Christ congregations rallied with the Women’s March, to protect the rights and dignity of all Americans. Today, with President Trump’s executive order that calls for construction of a wall at the U.S-Mexico border and a crackdown on undocumented immigrants, The Good Shepherd UCC congregation remains committed to the effort to build a just world for all people.
Read MoreCommunities Supporting Central American Families Seeking Asylum
With so many Central American Families arriving at the US/Mexico Border it is critical that Churches and communities of conscience step up and find ways to support and accompany Asylum families. The hope is that groups can begin to explore the possibilities and use this guide to help them think through the responsibilities and how they might move forward.
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Translators Needed
From time to time the SW Conference office encounter folks who need a translator for one reason or another. We are collecting names of people who are willing to be part of this list of possible translators. If you are willing and able to help us, please identify your name, language, and contact info.
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A Call for Boy Scouts Chaplains
The UCC Scouting Working Group is seeking qualified persons to serve as Chaplains for the 2017 Boy Scouts of America Jamboree.
Read MoreUCC Disaster Ministries: Louisiana Flooding
As you know the historic flooding that is happening in Louisiana, where parts of the state received 30 inches of rain within 3 days, has left nearly 30,000 people needing rescue, over 12,000 are in shelters, several have died and in many locations flood waters continue to rise. Sadly this event is just one in a string of major disasters over the past 12 months including but not limited to historic flooding in South Carolina, West Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma and now again in Louisiana. We are asking donations be directed to the Emergency USA fund.
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