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Justice and Local Church Ministries Grant Opportunities
Justice and Local Church Ministries Grant Opportunities

Rev. Dr. Terrill N. Murff, Interim Conference Minister for the Illinois Conference, put this information together beautifully:

Applications for the United Church of Christ’s 2026 Justice and Local Church Ministries grants are now open. These grants are designed to support the mission and ministry of local congregations. The application deadline is September 15, 2026.

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Election Protection: Poll Chaplains & Peacekeepers Needed
Election Protection: Poll Chaplains & Peacekeepers Needed

Arizona Faith Network is recruiting volunteers to serve as Poll Chaplains and Peacekeepers for both the primary and general election as part of our nonpartisan Election Protection program. These faith-rooted volunteers help create safe, welcoming, and peaceful voting environments where every eligible voter can participate with dignity and respect.

No prior experience is required. Training and support are provided through partnerships with Election Protection Arizona and Faiths United to Save Democracy. People of all faith traditions and people of goodwill are welcome. Training sessions via Zoom will be offered on multiple dates/times from June through October.See the registration form linked below for additional details.

Join us in protecting democracy, promoting peaceful civic participation, and supporting our communities during the election season.

REGISTRATION

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First Congregational Prescott's youth trip to the border
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First Congregational Prescott's youth trip to the border
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First Congregational Prescott’s youth shared their itinerary from their June trip. They stayed at The Good Shepherd UCC and their host was Rev. Randy Mayer. They visited La Casa Misericordia Migrant Shelter in Nogales, Mexico; accompanied Humane Borders to put out water in the desert; traveled to Sasabe, Mexico to see the Library project and take donations to the community; then traveled back home to Prescott to share about their experience during and after the worship service.

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