Click here to see information about the Hope House of Sedona, and their new Homestretch Campaign!

These actions are consistent with actions for which people of faith have called in their advocacy on behalf of migrant families and the pursuit of justice. They are consistent with UCC General Synod and Southwest Conference resolutions calling for the just and respectful treatment of our neighbors and for immigration policy reform.

As encouraging and important as these steps are, people of faith need to encourage local Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Department of Homeland Security officials to implement the new policies and to support them as they do so.

We have a strong nondiscrimination law in New Mexico, but it can and should be even stronger. Our most vulnerable New Mexicans must be clearly and explicitly protected from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity when using government or government-funded services.

Join people of faith from across the country to oppose the expansion of the Line 3 tar sands pipeline. Sign-up now to be in fellowship with others during a virtual gathering in which participants will be supported in taking actions

Author and activist Mark Charles will assess the Biden administration from an indigenous Christian perspective in this free webinar. Has Biden been a climate savior or a neocolonialist? Sign-up now.

The Immigration Task Force of First Church Phoenix invites you to drive through our parking lot Sunday, March 14 or Sunday, March 21 from 8am-10am to drop off needed medical supplies and donations to assist families seeking asylum. The donations benefit One Hundred Angels, a local volunteer group that assists asylum seekers with basic medical care.

Private profit driven prison contractors are inherently incentivized to maximize profits while minimizing costs. These contractors' primary duty is to their shareholders rather than to New Mexicans. New Mexico relies more heavily on private prisons than any other state in the US and ranks high on the number of people incarcerated per capita. It is time for this to change.

Ten local dignitaries turned golden shovels on a sunny afternoon February 11, marking the first step toward completion of SFB-CRC’s new building. Board President Penny Pestle and Executive Director Carlos Valles directed them to seats centered on the property south of The Good Shepherd UCC where the 14,300 sq. ft. facility should be ready in less than a year.

“We are hopeful that homeless families with children in Sedona will not have to spend another winter in the cold in their tents or cars. Instead, they will be able to move into Hope House if they choose.”

We need to pass meaningful COVID relief, not just to address the immediate impacts of the pandemic and economic crisis but also to build people and communities back up. Congress needs to act now.

Wednesday, March 17, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us on the sofa to learn about diverse faith practices and enter into dialogue together. Despite the limitations of physical distancing, a new reality of our interconnectedness through technology has blossomed. We realize that our work doesn’t need to end; rather, it needs to evolve. Sofa Spirituality allows people of faith and hope, curiosity and interest, to learn about each other while being in dialogue with each other. The intimate style of Sofa Spirituality affords each one of us to have a seat on the sofa and a voice in the conversation. Join us from your own sofa to learn about Passover practice from Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman, Rabbi of Congregation Kehilliah and Vice President of Arizona Faith Network.

The latest news from the Council on Climate Justice, the national UCC group working to curb the impact of Climate change.

As Tucson area clergy committed to love, inclusion, and justice, we unite to condemn the racist vandalism that occurred at the Sonoran Science Academy on February 1. We are angry and sad, though not surprised, to see this sort of hateful action that does violence to our hearts and minds taking place in our community where diversity is celebrated and many have intentionally worked to know and appreciate neighbors from different backgrounds, orientations, religions, and races.