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Protect Homeless Families: new amendments reach State Senate
Two amendments will protect homeless children from needing to stay in places not fit for human habitation.
Mission 4/1 Earth: Write an Advocacy Letter!
Here are some ideas for environmental advocacy letters from ucc.org.
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
Plant a Tree!
Mission 4/1 goal #2: Plant (100,000) trees!
Your Earth Care Hours
All the ways to add up Earth Care Hours!
Coming Out and Keeping the Faith ~ A Community Event
How strong does a person have to be to reconcile their GLBTQ identity and their faith in the face of family, religious and community rejection? The short answer is: Incredibly strong. Read more...
Violence in our world: a project for our MACUCC Annual Meeting and UCC General Synod
MACUCC churches are being encouraged to create rainbow scarfs in a symbolic stand against bullying and violence, particularly in light of the events surrounding the Boston Marathon last week.
Faith leaders express concern over gun violence
Springfield Republican publishes interfaith clergy letter on gun violence.
Faiths Calling - Interfaith Call-in to Prevent Gun Violence on April 9
Add your voice on April 9!
Take Action Today! Speak Up for Housing and Homelessness Programs
Weigh in now before the House Ways and Means Committee releases its recommendations on April 10. Call in to support homeless youth on April 3!
Take Action Today! Speak Up for Housing and Homelessness Programs
Weigh in now before the House Ways and Means Committee releases its recommendations on April 10. Call in to support homeless youth on April 3!
Volunteers needed to help hurricane victims
Register now to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurrican Sandy in Atlantic City, NJ and NYC. Learn more...
The Consequences of Sequestration
Across-the-board cuts triggered by sequestration will harm hungry and poor people in the United States and abroad. Read more...
Rally to support equal marriage
GLAD will lead a rally in support of marriage equality on March 27, following an interfaith prayer service the night before, both in Boston.
Pledge to bless marriage equality on March 27
Light the way to justice - support the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Worcester Area Mission Society Announces Service Learning Program
Stand with the Clergy of Newtown: Join in signing a letter to the U.S. Senate from American religious leaders
Clergy and faith leaders are invited to sign this petition in support of legislation supporting comprehensive gun violence prevention.
Witnessing Holiness through the use of Restorative Justice
Rev. Mark Seifried blogs about how a betrayed congregation witnessed holiness through the use of restorative justice.
Introducing the WAMS Service Learning Program
Worcester Area Mission Society initiates Service Learning Program offering service opportunities for youth.
Forum on solitary confinement in U.S. prisons slated for March 19
Old South Church in Boston will present a forum on this topic on March 19.
