Mission & Justice, Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ

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Suggestions & questions about the Mission & Justice section of the Web site should be directed to Peter Wells, Associate Conference Minister, at wellsp@macucc.org

The Massachusetts Conference has been an

Open and Affirming Conference since 1984.

We are at 97 and counting down to 100 Open and Affirming congregations!

A Call for Action!

Earthquake in Chile: learn about the MA Conference response, and ways to donate.

Click for information on Lift Up Hope: Building temporary housing for the newly homeless in Chile.

Click here for information on assembling health and baby kits.

Click here to read about the initiatives of Global Ministries in Chile

Click here for updates on the earthquake from Global Ministries

The United Church of Christ has launched an emergency appeal for Haiti after a major earthquake struck the country. Get more information here. To make a donation online to provide emergency relief in Haiti, click here.

According to Church World Service, health and baby care kits are also needed. Click here for more information.

January 2010

Regional justice leaders needed! Work with congregations to strengthen, develop and sustain justice ministries as part of their congregational life and ministry. Click here to learn more! 1/10

Click here for a downloadable flyer (pdf)

Ecumenical Advocacy Days: March 19-22, 2010 Washington D.C.

Stop Slots in Massachusetts

Contact your representative today and ask them to make An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes a priority.

Media Violence Fast focuses on anti-immigrant hate speech

Nominations now accepted for 2010 Mission & Justice Haystack Award

Coming Events

Leading debt relief advocate from Kenya to speak at Hope Church April 11.

SAVE THE DATE: Interfaith Worker Justice Organizing Training, April 11-12 in Boston

Save the Date! May 1, 2010: Jumping for Justice! A conference to educate, motivate and empower.

Immigrant Rights Sunday - May 2, 2010

Taking Action on Climate Change

Resolution to Reverse Climate Change and Protect God's Creation adopted by 210th Annual Meeting. Download the resolution here.

Resources

Ever Flowing Streams: Mission and Justice E-Newsletter

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Information on our partnership with the Pentecostal Church of Chile

Mission Handbook & Yellow Pages

Brochure about the Mission & Justice Commission and task teams of the Massachusetts Conference (pdf download)

Recent Conference Annual Meeting Mission and Justice Resolutions

Links to Affiliated Mission Organizations

Get Involved!

Disaster Resource Team

RESOURCES: Disaster Resource Team

ACTION: How churches can respond to this week's storm

RESOURCE: Statement Regarding H1N1 Flu 10/09

RESOURCE: Panic or Prudence: What Do You Think About the H1N1 (Swine Flu)? 5/09

ACTIONS: Have a Church World Service - Blankets+ celebration

Economic Justice

Wahu Kaara, leading debt relief advocate from Kenya to speak at Hope Church April 11.

ACTION: Resolution encouraging President Obama to re-envision a more humane version of NAFTA
Dec. 29, 2008

ACTION: Slam the Door on Poverty Housing
Oct. 26, 2007

RESOURCES: Jubilee Justice Task Force

Environmental Ministries

Read World Council of Churches Leader's call for other faiths to support climate change legislation. Feb. 2010

ACTION: Order free religious study guides and DVD of National Parks film clips

ACTION: Climate Change Resolution approved at 210th Annual Meeting. Download resolution here.

ACTION: Music video of Fred Small's anthem "Three Five 0", for the 350.org campaign

ACTION: One Simple Question- How can a people powered movement unite around a common call to action, and help pull the planet back from the brink of the climate crisis? Read 350.org's new newsletter for more. July 2009

ACTION: Raise awareness and show support: order your MA Conference UCC/ 350.org t-shirt!

ACTION: Read the Human Impact Report: Climate Change - the Anatomy of a Silent Crisis, a report documenting the global impact of climate change on human society.

ACTION: Become a Green Congregation
Jan. 27, 2009

ACTION: Help reduce toxins in Massachusetts-Call your representative today!
May 23, 2008

ACTION: Join National Council of Churches of Christ Eco-Justice Network
Ongoing

ACTION: Take Part in the MassReLeaf Ministry
Ongoing

RESOURCES: Environmental Ministries Team Home Page

Gambling

RESOURCE: Three MACUCC Resolutions on Gambling

RESOURCE: Gambling - A Struggle for the Commonwealth's Soul by Jim Antal, MACUCC Minister and President

Homelessness

ACTION: Contact Gov. Patrick's office to comment on how the proposed 9C Budget Cuts will Affect the Homeless Nov. 09

ACTION: Ending Homelessness in Massachusetts
Dec. 9, 2008

ACTION: A letter to Gov. Patrick in support of emergency aid for those most in need
Nov. 19, 2008

MORE RESOURCES: Homelessness Task Team

Human Rights

ACTION: Read July 21 article in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette to learn how Hadwen Park Church, UCC is helping immigrant gay men awaiting asylum.

ACTION: Learn more about the National Religious Campaign Against Torture
Oct. 28, 2008

ACTION: A Call for Prophetic Witness to Abolish Torture
July 21, 2008

ACTION: Darfur: A Church In Action
July 21, 2008

ACTION: Join The Campaign Against Slavery
April 8, 2008

Just Peace

ACTION: Join the UCC Justice & Peace Action Network

RESOURCES: Just Peace Ministry of the Metropolitan Boston Association

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns

25th anniversary of MA ONA Resolution

Photos from Northampton Pride 2009 May 2009

ACTION: View this video: GLAD Transgender Rights Project
March 16, 2009

ACTION: Add your name in support of this declaration against gender-based discrimination and hate crimes
Sept. 23, 2008

MORE RESOURCES: Open & Affirming Task Team Home Page

Race & Justice

RESOURCE: Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North
March 6, 2009

Amistad Race & Justice resources

MORE RESOURCES: Race & Justice Task Force

Restorative Justice

RESOURCE: Downloadable worship bulletin provides information about the Restorative Justice Task Team and the Communities for Restorative Justice (CR4J)

RESOURCE: Restorative Justice Task Team

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