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United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office The United Church of Christ Office of Public Policy & Advocacy is the advocacy arm of the United Church of Christ. No personal attacks.

Justice and Witness Ministries, one of four Covenanted Ministries in the UCC, helps local congregations and all settings of the church respond to God's commandments to do justice, seek peace and effect change for a better world. The work of JWM is guided by the pronouncements and resolutions approved by the UCC at General Synod, and enacted through education in our immersion centers, resources for

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🏳️‍⚧️ The Religious Freedom Restoration Act has increasingly been invoked to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ peopl...
06/11/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ The Religious Freedom Restoration Act has increasingly been invoked to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, restrict reproductive healthcare, weaken worker protections, and deny services to marginalized communities. The Do No Harm Act provides a balanced approach that safeguards genuine religious liberty while protecting the dignity and civil rights of all people.
🩵 Tell Congress to pass the Do No Harm Act: https://ow.ly/t6PP50Z9v2L

🇨🇺 The United Church of Christ is proud to co-sponsor the Cuba Faith Action Hour, happening Monday June 15th! The humani...
06/10/2026

🇨🇺 The United Church of Christ is proud to co-sponsor the Cuba Faith Action Hour, happening Monday June 15th!

The humanitarian crisis in Cuba continues to worsen. Church partners report severe shortages of medicines, medical supplies, fuel, and food that are affecting communities across the island. Hospitals struggle to obtain essential supplies, blackouts regularly disrupt daily life, and many families are finding it increasingly difficult to meet basic needs. For some, these shortages have become a matter of life and death.

At a time when the stakes are so high for the Cuban people, Congress needs to hear from constituents who support policies that promote peace and help alleviate suffering.

▷ Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/4j1e50Z9Fwq

As the House prepares to vote on an additional $70 billion exclusively for ICE/CBP (on top of the $150 billion agencies ...
06/09/2026

As the House prepares to vote on an additional $70 billion exclusively for ICE/CBP (on top of the $150 billion agencies already received from HR 1) faith leaders and congregants rallied in Washington to urge the House to vote NO on this immoral bill.

We want our tax dollars used for a moral budget that addresses the growing affordability crisis, food insecurity, and lack of affordable health care — not to create more harm.

Thank you to Interfaith Immigration Coalition, Refugee Council USA and Congregation Action Network for organizing this convening.

▷ Send a message to your elected officials: https://ow.ly/tltZ50Z9xh8
▷ Read the recent letter from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, signed by 151 Faith Organizations: https://ow.ly/kYG050Z9xk6

🗓️ Join us Wednesday, June 17th, 6:00-7:00 pm ET, for an online ecumenical worship service in observance of World Refuge...
06/08/2026

🗓️ Join us Wednesday, June 17th, 6:00-7:00 pm ET, for an online ecumenical worship service in observance of World Refugee Day.

🧡 With the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program frozen since January 2025 and resettled refugees facing an onslaught of diminishing protections and expanding threats, it is more important than ever to gather in lament, solidarity, and celebration of the right to seek refuge.

🧡 With contributions from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of the Brethren, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Pacifica Synod ELCA, and the United Church of Christ, we will worship through prayer, art, music, and reflections from pastors with their own stories of migration.

Register: https://ow.ly/N3i750Z8UVQ

🗓️ Join us Wednesday, June 17th, 6:00-7:00 pm ET, for an online ecumenical worship service in observance of World Refugee Day.

🧡 With the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program frozen since January 2025 and resettled refugees facing an onslaught of diminishing protections and expanding threats, it is more important than ever to gather in lament, solidarity, and celebration of the right to seek refuge.

🧡 With contributions from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of the Brethren, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Pacifica Synod ELCA, and the United Church of Christ, we will worship through prayer, art, music, and reflections from pastors with their own stories of migration.

Register: https://ow.ly/N3i750Z8UVQ

Do you live in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, or South Carolina? Elections are happening tomorrow, June 9th!Take a minute ...
06/08/2026

Do you live in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, or South Carolina? Elections are happening tomorrow, June 9th!

Take a minute today to visit VOTE411.org to confirm your voter registration and polling location. Then text three friends or family members and ask them to do the same!

Through the United Church of Christ's , we’re committed to equipping you with tools for faithful, nonpartisan engagement in our democracy.

▷ Stay tuned for more election resources at ucc.org/our-faith-our-vote

🏳️‍⚧️ Each month, UCC experts unpack a complex justice issue through our series.🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, the Rev. Elder ...
06/04/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Each month, UCC experts unpack a complex justice issue through our series.

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, the Rev. Elder Carmarion D. Anderson, Minister for Congregational Leadership at the National Ministries United Church of Christ reflects on the church's responsibility to embody God's love for our transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary siblings.

Read the full reflection here: https://ow.ly/6N3V50Z7F8a

06/04/2026

🖊️ SIGN THE PETITION: https://buff.ly/rIOpFyq

It is Pride Month. And FCC Chair Brendan Carr wants TV ratings to label shows that include transgender and nonbinary characters as if they are dangerous content. Trans people are our neighbors and our fellow congregants. More than 5 million children in this country have LGBTQ+ parents. They are not a danger to anyone.

🏳️‍🌈 Every day brings new challenges as policymakers target our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Staying informed and vigilant is vita...
06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Every day brings new challenges as policymakers target our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Staying informed and vigilant is vital.

🏳️‍⚧️ Join us for "Defending Dignity: Addressing Policy Attacks on the LGBTQIA+ Community"—a briefing with the United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office, Georgia Equality, and the Open and Affirming Coalition UCC. Learn about current threats at state and federal levels, hear stories of hope, and discover how you can take action.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4th | 3:30 PM Eastern
💬 Share your story, raise your voice, and proclaim:
👉🏾 Register now! https://ow.ly/qXPZ50Z5Esw

🏳️‍🌈 Every day brings new challenges as policymakers target our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Staying informed and vigilant is vital.

🏳️‍⚧️ Join us for "Defending Dignity: Addressing Policy Attacks on the LGBTQIA+ Community"—a briefing with the United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office, Georgia Equality, and the Open and Affirming Coalition UCC. Learn about current threats at state and federal levels, hear stories of hope, and discover how you can take action.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4th | 3:30 PM Eastern
💬 Share your story, raise your voice, and proclaim:

👉🏾 Register now! https://ow.ly/qXPZ50Z5Esw

06/01/2026

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ You are loved by God! Throwback to World Pride 2025! 🎉

05/28/2026

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