Faith In Action
Join with Arizona Faith Network to support AFN partner CHISPA and the Clean Buses for Healthy Niños Campaign!
Tell the State of Arizona Governor’s Office that you support CHISPA and healthy Arizona communities
Read MoreIn recent months, there have been numerous stories of sexual misconduct by men of power in various settings of business, media, entertainment, and politics. In each case, it took the courage of one to name their experience of being sexually harassed or abused by someone more powerful than themselves in order for the sin of sexual abuse to finally be recognized.
We confess that the United Church of Christ (UCC) is not immune to these sins of sexual harassment, abuse, and misconduct. We repent when those in power at any setting of the UCC has acted inappropriately and violated others with their words, actions, or power. We, the Church, have sinned, and we ask for forgiveness from those, who have been violated.
Read MoreA youth delegation is forming to attend the March For Our Lives Rally in Washington, DC on March 24. If your church has young people who would like to participate please contact Bill Lyons ASAP at blyons@uccswc.org.
Read MoreContact your legislators today and demand that they protect Dreamers through legislation that offers permanent protection and that doesn’t threaten family reunification or endanger other immigrant populations. There is still a crucial deadline to hit, and we need to continue putting the pressure on Congress to get something done and support the Dreamers!
Read MoreI thought I would just say this now rather than reply to messages about my increasing advocacy and outspokenness for gun control legislation. Saves time. And it's cathartic. And it's an invitation to join me in the effort, but not in a discussion or debate - not over this issue because it involves the lives of our kids so there isn't anything to debate. My love and respect for all of you require that I share my truth and speak prophetically.
Read MoreThe United Church of Christ and the United Church of Canada, coming together to celebrate the contributions of people of African descent worldwide, are launching a joint commitment to the United Nations resolution on the issue with an introductory video released during Black History Month.
Read MoreNovember 1-3, 2018
Sheraton At The Falls & Convention Center at Niagara Falls
Stay tuned for more Conference details coming after Easter!
United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries
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A conversation with Daoud Nassar, Palestinian Christian farmer and Director of the Tent of Nations.
Located on the Nassar family’s 100-acre farm and orchard outside of Bethlehem in the West Bank, The Tent of Nations has become an international peace center attracting thousands of visitors annually.
International visitors, including many Israelis, join together to plant trees, harvest olives and fruit, teach at the Women’s Education Center, lead activities in Summer Children’s Camps, and work together in pursuit of a just peace through non-violent action.
Daoud will be sharing his story in Phoenix and Tucson - see post for details.
Read MoreThursday, February 22, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM MST
Ability360 Center
5025 East Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Saturday, February 24, 9 AM - 1 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church, Goddard Hall
4831 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711
This is a four-hour interactive workshop to support the vibrant Immigrant justice movement in Southern Arizona. This workshop is designed to support non-immigrants to take strategic, effective, and accountable collective action in solidarity with immigrant communities to end deportations, detention, and challenge the border wall.
Read MoreSummer Communities of Service (SCOS) is a leadership program for young adults aged 19 and above in settings of intersection between faith communities and service/justice in local places.
Read MorePHOENIX —This week a group of bipartisan legislators introduced HB 2586, which would extend Arizona’s current non-discrimination protections to gay and transgender Arizonans in employment, housing and public accommodations. This is the first time a LGBTQ inclusive non-discrimination bill has had bipartisan support at the Arizona Legislature. The bill is sponsored by Representative Daniel Hernandez (D, LD 2), and co-sponsored by Representative César Chávez (D, LD 29), Representative Tony Navarette (D, LD 30), and Senator Kate Brophy McGee (R, LD 28).
Read MoreGrassroots campaign Arizonans for Wildlife is working to protect our state’s wild cats from extreme cruelty by prohibiting the trophy hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats, ocelots, jaguars and lynx.
Read MoreGreat news from One Community:
Did you hear the exciting news? This week – for the first time in Arizona history – a BIPARTISAN LGBTQ inclusive non-discrimination bill was filed in the House of Representatives. HB2586 would update our state’s current non-discrimination laws to include gay and transgender Arizonans.
But filing the bill is only the first step.
From Conference Minister, Bill Lyons:
Arizona friends, I just sent the following message to Rep. Farnsworth at EFarnsworth@azleg.gov and encourage you to do the same. For background, see the news article, Bill to end child marriage in Arizona faces obstacles.
Read MoreA World Uprooted: Responding to Migrants, Refugees and Displaced People
Friday, April 20 – Monday, April 23, 2018
Doubletree by Hilton, Crystal City - Washington, D.C., Army-Navy Dr., Arlington, VA
Conference Minister Rev. Dr. William M. Lyons' keynote address at the 9th Annual Witness for the People in January at ‘the Round House,’ the New Mexico State Capitol.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 11 a.m.
Shadow Rock UCC visits the ICE Field Office at 11:00 a.m. on the 17th of every month. They use this time to stand with our immigrant neighbors and their families, make a prayer or statement, and pass out water and snacks for those waiting in line for appointments.
Read MoreThe Sunday after United's Youth Initiates helped lead "El NIno Jesus Needs Our Help"on Epiphany, they took time (with Pam Hyde's guidance) to write an op-ed commentary on immigration and particularly protection for the DACA dreamers.
For our Youth Initiates (as for many of the rest of us) there is a direct connection between what their faith as Christians teaches them and what they believe our country should stand for and how we welcome the stranger and care for those in need.
Read MoreMonday, February 19th, 2018 the Southwest Conference UCC is invited to join statewide Unitarian Universalists for a Day at the Legislature. This will be a statewide opportunity to meet with your Legislators and attend workshops on legislative action.
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