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The United Church of Christ (UCC) Office of Public Policy and Advocacy has surpassed its initial advocacy goals during the first 100 days of the current administration. The campaign aimed to deliver 50,000 messages to Congress and the administration on issues aligned with UCC values, such as love, inclusion, and human dignity. This target was exceeded with a total of 53,087 messages sent.
The advocacy campaign focused on policy issues like humanitarian aid abroad, upholding LGBTQ+ rights, and advocating for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. These efforts were supported by congregations, clergy, and advocates nationwide. The UCC emphasized its commitment to "collectively building a just world for all."
As part of their advocacy activities, UCC co-sponsored interfaith vigils outside the U.S. Capitol under the banner "Faithful Witness Wednesdays." These events gathered interfaith leaders who called upon Congress to demonstrate moral courage in response to what they view as an escalating constitutional crisis caused by executive overreach.
Following one such vigil, Abigail Cipparone from the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy delivered a letter to congressional leaders. The letter stated: “Our multi-faith traditions share a deep commitment to protect the most vulnerable in our communities, affirm the equal dignity of everyone, and advance the common good... This is an issue that transcends loyalty to any party or particular politician and is critical for the future of our democracy.”
In continuation of their advocacy work beyond these 100 days, the UCC has launched a new homepage intended as a comprehensive resource center for individuals and congregations interested in advocacy. Rev. Michael Neuroth noted: “We are excited to offer this new site as a central hub of information about UCC advocacy and public policy issues.”
Neuroth further expressed hope that providing accessible tools and information would inspire more creative collective action within the church community.
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