United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office
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The UCC Office for Public Policy & Advocacy is the advocacy arm of the United Church of Christ located in Washington D.C. 🔗 linktr.ee/UCCDCOffice
Join the UCC, Disciples of Christ, and Church of the Brethren for a “Supporting Returnees” Webinar, Thursday, July 23 at 3 pm ET, featuring Taylor McNaboe, Director of International Programs at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. ▷ Register: https://ow.ly/nCQN50ZqIRg
Do you live in South Dakota? A runoff election is happening July 28th! Take a minute today to visit our #ElectionCenter to confirm your registration & polling location. ▷ Visit our #ElectionCenter: https://ow.ly/VVWz50Zq8OJ ▷ Check out more election resources: https://ow.ly/Skte50Zq8OI
On Day 4 of #YouthVoicesBoldFaith, our advocates organized and led a public witness lifting up their call for justice through poetry, scripture, & song. Under their own chosen theme #FreedomForAll, they spoke out on economic injustice, gun violence prevention, immigration justice, and more!
🗳️ The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would require states with a history of voting discrimination to receive approval from the Department of Justice before changing voting practices. Tell Congress to protect the sacred right to vote: https://ow.ly/UIoi50Znl7l
On Day 3 of #YouthVoicesBoldFaith, our advocates took to Congress to speak truth to power. They put their skills into action, meeting with congressional offices to advocate for just immigration bills, protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, & gun violence prevention laws.
Election season is here! Head to the UCC #OurFaithOurVote Election Center to: ✅ Check your registration status ✅ Find your polling location ✅ Access state-specific voting resources ✅ And so much more! ▷ Check it out: https://ow.ly/QhlJ50ZnVax #VoteWithLove
On Day 2 of #YouthVoicesBoldFaith, our youth advocates heard from policy experts on immigration justice and LGBTQ+ justice, learned how to craft a compelling congressional ask, and prepped in small groups for tomorrow's Hill meetings. Tomorrow, we head to Congress!
Join us for a Good Trouble Candlelit Vigil in Washington DC to remember the legacy of John Lewis and to continue the movement for our sacred freedom to vote. WHEN: Friday July 17th at 7:30 PM ET WHERE: Franklin Square Park, Washington DC RSVP here: https://ow.ly/LeOA50ZnkJC
#YouthVoicesBoldFaith is back with a new group of advocates! Today we kicked off another week of faith-based advocacy, justice, and community. We dove into UCC history, explored how our justice work is rooted in our biblical tradition, & started to map out advocacy strategies.
📅 Monday July 13th, Faiths United to Save Democracy (FUSD) will be hosting a poll chaplain/ peacekeeper training. ▷ Sign up now at https://ow.ly/VAu650Zmyog.
The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act would improve living conditions in detention centers. Urge your members of Congress to pass the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act today: https://ow.ly/2XJG50ZljMM
Join communities across the country for a Weekend of Action from July 17th-19th to urge and support your community members in exercising their sacred freedom to vote. 📍 Sign up to host or attend a Good Trouble Event in your community today at: GoodTroubleLivesOn.Org
🌱 Each month UCC experts unpack a justice issue through our #GettingToTheRoot series. This month, Rushad Thomas reflects on the complicated celebration around this Fourth of July and how our Christian faith can guide us from cynicism to hope. Read here: https://ow.ly/uZiw50Zl9Tu
The UCC and our coalition partners invite you to join us for a rally on July 2, 2026, at 6pm EDT at the U.S. Supreme Court Can't make it to DC? Join us online via our partner Death Penalty Action's Facebook page: https://ow.ly/qg4X50ZhhYT
Do you live in Louisiana? A runoff election is happening tomorrow, June 27th! Take a minute today to visit VOTE411.org to confirm your voter registration and polling location. ▷ Stay tuned for more election resources at ucc.org/our-faith-our-vote
🚨 In light of yesterday's Supreme Court decisions, take action for our refugee and asylum seeker neighbors today: https://ow.ly/GtvG50ZhxU5
The Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act would end the use of the death penalty under federal law. Send a message to your members of Congress asking them to pass the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act: https://ow.ly/QuLs50ZgjUx
Every year, for four days, death penalty abolitionists from around the country will gather at the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC to call for an end to capital punishment through vigiling, tabling, teach-ins, flyering, & fasting. Learn more : https://ow.ly/tIiy50ZfZ43
Interested in becoming a poll chaplain? On July 13th, Faiths United to Save Democracy will be holding a poll chaplain training to understand changes in election laws and techniques for managing increased threats. ▷ Register today: https://ow.ly/tBm550ZfYLr
Do you live in Maryland, South Carolina, New York, or Utah? Elections are happening tomorrow, June 23rd! 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!
On Day 4 of #YouthVoicesBoldFaith, our advocates organized and led a powerful public witness lifting up their call for justice through prayer, written word, & music. Under their own chosen theme "Love is the Law", they spoke out for just immigration laws & protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
🌐 June 20th is World Refugee Day. Urge Congress and the President to restart the refugee resettlement program and support the bipartisan U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) today: https://ow.ly/hnUr50ZcqL7
On Day 3 of #YouthVoicesBoldFaith, our youth advocates took to the halls of Congress! They met with Congressional offices to faithfully advocate for just immigration bills & protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. We are so proud of this incredible group for their courage and sense of justice.
On Day 2 of #YouthVoicesBoldFaith, our youth advocates heard from policy experts on immigration justice and LGBTQ+ justice, learned how to craft a compelling congressional ask, and prepped in small groups for their meetings. Tomorrow, we head to Congress to practice our new advocacy skills!
Day 1 of #YouthVoicesBoldFaith, a week-long immersion in faith-based advocacy, is in the books! Our youth advocates kicked off their week in D.C. by diving into UCC history, exploring how our justice work is rooted in our biblical tradition, & starting to map out hill advocacy strategies.
Do you live in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, or D.C.? Elections are happening tomorrow, June 16th! Take a minute today to visit vote411.org to confirm your voter registration & polling location. Then text 3 friends or family members & ask them to do the same!
🏳️⚧️ The RFRA has been invoked to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. The Do No Harm Act 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/bjqX50Z9v65
🇨🇺 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/Rz6c50Z9FzX
Do you live in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, or South Carolina? Elections are happening tomorrow, June 8th! 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!
🏳️⚧️ This Pride Month, the Rev. Elder Carmarion D. Anderson 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: https://ow.ly/17xP50Z7GEw