Faith In Action
A group from our church went to Santa Fe for the Ecumenical Advocacy Ministry Day. This event is sponsored by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry to educate people of faith about issues facing the legislature. We learned more about Health Care in New Mexico and Negative Impacts of Taxing Food. There are many ways to act on our faith. Legislation and Advocacy is one way we do that.
Read MoreDid you know that most congregations can cut energy costs by up to 30% by investing strategically in efficient equipment, facility upgrades and maintenance? The EPA’s ENERGY STAR program can help congregations do this with their staff, free tools, trainings, and technical support.
Read MoreChurch of the Red Rocks has a team in Guatemala this week, and we are glad to share their updates and photos! Check back soon, as we will add more as they send it.
Read MoreHow does one live in a world gone mad when mainstream culture endorses the insanity? The Reluctant Radical, a documentary produced and directed by Lindsey Grayzel, explores this question in relation to the ecological crisis.
The film follows Ken Ward, a lifelong activist who took time off from his environmental work to help raise his son. During his down time he plunges into the literature on Climate Change, growing all the more alarmed as he ponders the fate of the world awaiting his child. The experience convinces him he needs to act.
Read MoreBill Lyons will be speaking at this event, and he and Rock Fremont are on the discussion panel.
Read MoreIt is time to say – Enough! As people of faith, we are called to heal our society’s acceptance of violence and idolatrous fascination with weapons. Here are three things you can do.
Read MoreJoin 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.
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