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Sojourners and WISC Hold Second Witness Wednesday Vigil |
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The March 12 Witness Wednesday attendees outside the U.S. Capitol Building. Photo: Matt Markay |
Sojourners and the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) continue co-organizing a series of faithful witness vigils at the Capitol every Wednesday in March at noon. These multi-faith vigils call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage to uphold its Article 1 powers and prevent executive overreach. The March 12 vigil focused on federal cuts to foreign aid and the dismantling of USAID, and featured such leaders as Rick Santos, president/CEO of Church World Service, an organization that has been severely impacted by the cuts to foreign aid organizations. Other speakers included Bridget Moix, general secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation, Rev. Eugene Cho, president/CEO of Bread for the World, and others. Matthew Markay, NCC project coordinator, attended the rally, which was held outside the United States Capitol Building, and heard appeals from various speakers who called on Congress to have the moral courage to stand up to unjust federal overreach.
The March 19 vigil will focus on the many ways children and families are being harmed by the administration’s executive orders and policy decisions. Preliminary featured speakers include: Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland Tune, chief operating officer of the National Council of Churches Jeanné Lewis, CEO of Faith in Public Life Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, president/general secretary of the National Council of Churches Rabbi Jonah Pesner, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Rev. Marvin Silver, director of leadership for Development & Organizing for Children’s Defense Fund Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, senior strategist for Faith in Action International Sandy Ovalle, senior director of campaigns and Mobilizing for Sojourners
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Rev. Adam Taylor, Sojourners president, addressing vigil attendees. Photo: Matt Markay |
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Matt Markay, NCC Project Coordinator attended the March 12 vigil. Photo: Matt Markay |
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Huffington Ecumenical Institute Sponsors Accessibility Conference at Hellenic College Holy Cross |
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Lenten Journal Available
from Friendship Press |
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40-Day Lenten Prayer and Fasting Guide Available for Download |
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Skinner Leadership Institute, Sojourners, Center on Faith + Justice, and NCC have collaborated to create a 40-Day Lenten Prayer & Fasting Guide with the talents of Zina C. Pierre, author, and Leonitha Francis, designer. This comprehensive resource can be downloaded via NCC’s website, using this link. |
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One 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 their 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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