2022 Virtual New York State Ecumenical and Interfaith Advocacy Day

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2022-02-16

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n the early part of the last century, across ethnic divisions and denominations, Christians and people of other faiths along with secular and labor groups across America rose together to oppose child labor, unsafe working conditions, and economic inequality----- some of the worst sins of the First Gilded Age. As we once again work to build a more just society in our time, please join the New York State Council of Churches for a virtual Ecumenical and Interfaith Advocacy Day of learning and action.
Participants will begin with theological and historical grounding and opportunities to reflect on anti-racism followed by a presentation on organizing to address systemic racial and economic inequality in the state budget. We will then offer pointers on speaking with legislators and help you arrange visits with Assembly people and Senators in your area.
We will then hold seminars on the following issue areas:
Economic Development and Hard and Soft Infrastructure
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Health Care
Environmental Justice
Labor and Immigration
Criminal Justice Reform
Democracy, Government Ethics and Voting Rights
Our time together will be all virtual from 9 AM to 5 PM with periodic breaks. Here is how to get involved:
1. Please RSVP by completing this registration form. Registration is free. https://actionnetwork.org/.../2022-new-york-state-virtual...
2. New York State Council of Churches welcome organizational partners (secular or religious) for Ecumenical and Interfaith Advocacy Day free of charge. If you would like your organization to be named as an Advocacy Day Partner please contact Peter Cook at [email protected] or 508-380-8289 to let us know the name of your organization and to ask any questions about the day.
3. We appeal to you to be a financial co-sponsor. While a financial contribution is not required to register or be a partner for Advocacy Day, we do ask for all secular and faith groups to consider being a financial co-sponsor for the event to help with our expenses which include proper technical support, honorariums and staffing expenses. To be a financial co-sponsor or simply to donate as an individual or organization click here. https://actionnetwork.org/.../sponsorships-for-2022...