Help us define our advocacy work in 2015
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the
destitute. Defend the rights of the poor and needy. - Proverbs 31:8-9
Two central themes run through the Bible concerning justice. The first
is God's all-encompassing love, concern, and mercy for all human
beings. The second is our responsibility to love and care for the earth
and God's people.
In responding faithfully to God's call for abundant life for all
people, a common life in which no one is left behind, we are drawn
inevitably to engage in public policy advocacy and decision-making.
This is the goal of our UCC Washington office: to make a better world
possible by addressing the systemic problems that we face as a country
and as part of the world. Hunger, poverty, peace and security, racism,
care for the earth. These are among the types of justice issues that we
work to improve through federal policies.
You can help shape our advocacy work for 2015 by telling us what you think our legislative work should focus on in the coming year.
