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GOARCH Commemorates Selma to Montgomery March, 1965 |
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H.E. Archbishop Elpidophoros recently released a video message commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama voting rights march, during which Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. collaborated with Archbishop Iakovos. Watch the video below and visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America website for more information and resources. |
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NCC Supports Ash Wednesday: Call to Action for a Compassionate Budget |
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Bishop McKenzie, NCC president and general secretary, addressed the Ash Wednesday: Call to Action for a Compassionate Budget press Conference. The event included faith leaders from NCC’s 37 member denominations and congressional leaders who support a compassionate budget for all of God’s people.
The group gathered the morning of March 5 at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. and walked to the Supreme Court for a press conference to release an open letter and report that addresses the dangers of the administration’s policy and budget proposals. Following the press conference, participants walked to the U.S. Capitol Building to deliver moral demands to U.S. House and Senate leadership.
NCC joins Repairers of the Breach in calling on Congress to stand for the vulnerable in society who may be left out of the upcoming budget agreement. Social welfare programs such as Medicaid and SNAP benefits have the potential to be severely impacted by the upcoming budget. Other speakers included Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC, 6th District), Bishop Julius Trimble, General Board of Church and Society, Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH, 11th District), Rev. Terri Hord Owens, general minister and president of Disciples of Christ, Rep. Jesús Garcia (D-IL, 4th District), Bridget Moix, general secretary, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver (D-MO 5th District), Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, and others! |
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Lenten Journal Available
from Friendship Press |
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Join Faithful Witness
Each Wednesday in March |
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Dr Terri Hord Owens speaks out at Sojourners inaugural Witness Wednesdays (March 5) on the US Capitol grounds on Ash Wednesday with Executive Director, Adam Taylor giving the rally cry to Congress: "What time is it? It's time for courage!" |
Sojourners and partners from the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) are organizing a series of faithful witness events at the Capitol every Wednesday in March. These multi-faith vigils will call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and preventing executive overreach. Our nation faces an escalating threat of a constitutional crisis fueled by the Trump administration’s overreach and unconstitutional actions. A lack of leadership in Congress has allowed this crisis to grow, as it cedes its role as a coequal branch of government.
The faith community will be raising a prophetic and pastoral call to Congressional leaders to serve as a check and balance to advance the common good. These nonpartisan vigils will speak truth to power, highlighting what’s at stake and the communities already harmed. They will feature faith leaders from diverse traditions offering inspirational prayers and calls for faithful action.
The confirmed speaker lineup for the March 12 vigil includes: Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, President, Sojourners Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President/General Secretary, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA Khader El-Yateem, Executive Director of Evangelical Lutheran Church in American Service and Justice Rev. Eugene Cho, President/CEO, Bread for the World
Register at SOJO.NET/WITNESS to join us either in-person or virtually. Together we can provide a Faithful Witness by speaking truth to power about this mounting crisis and about communities who are already being harmed!
Location Upper Senate Park Area 2 Bounded by Constitution Ave NW/NE; Delaware Ave NE; C St NE/NW; New Jersey Ave NW) Washington, DC 20001 United States
Livestreaming link Link to event page on Sojo website Registration page link Flyer link
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Faith in Action Supporting Vulnerable and Immigrant Families |
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Faith in Action, in partnership with New Jersey Faith in Action, Faith in New York, and Cardinal Joseph Tobin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, convened faith leaders recently at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill for a Day of Prayer & Action in Support of Immigrant Families to support impacted immigrant families facing deportation. Bishop Vashti McKenzie was among the faith leaders invited to address the gathering.
The goal was to lift immigrant families with prayer and public support as they continue to face the separation of their families and neighbors. It included a prayer service, a call to action, and a visit to congressional representatives. |
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New Disabled South Fighting for Protections for Disabled Americans |
Right now, a fight is underway for the lives and futures of the disabled community. Politicians are attempting to strip away the legal protections that disabled Americans have under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
New Disabled South is fighting back at both the state and federal levels by mobilizing disabled individuals and building collective power within our community. But this fight cannot be won alone. Faith leaders like you hold immense trust and influence within your congregations and community, and your voice can help unite people around these critical issues.
Texas v. Becerra is a significant court case involving a coalition of 17 states challenging the federal government's interpretation and enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by entities receiving federal funding.
New Disabled South does not support this case and is asking for your help in spreading the word to your congregants and community. Consider joining us for their next Faith Coalition Call scheduled for March 13, at 7:00 pm, EST. |
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On Home One Future and Blessed Tomorrow Sponsor 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum March 27 |
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Join One Home One Future and Blessed Tomorrow at the 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum on Thursday, March 27!
Deepen your faith, engage in creation care, & connect with other faith leaders for a day of interactive sessions and inspiring keynotes accessible through a live-streamed online broadcast, or in person at host locations across the U.S.!
Register today for FREE at nationalfaithandclimateforum.org • • • • • • • One Home One Future is offering a FREE Earth Day Tabling Kit for all One Home One Future members to support your Earth Day events and activities. Each kit will include signage, printed handouts, and talking points. Reserve your Earth Day Tabling Kit today, and check out free resources to help you and your congregation prepare for Earth Day. |
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