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The West Virginia Council of Churches makes visible the unity of Christ's church, providing a Christian witness on public issues and engaging in mission.
West Virginia
Joined November 2012
Compassion Calls Us Day is TOMORROW! Please join us at 10 a.m. in the Little Rotunda of the WV State Capitol, as Christian clergy give speeches advocating for child welfare, clean water, healthcare access, and more.
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The Rev. Deacon Mary Sanders of the @ELCA is driving down from Preston County to join us for Compassion Calls Us Day. Deacon Sanders will speak about protecting healthcare. Please join us as we advocate for policies that benefit all West Virginians, rather than doing harm.
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Our recently retired executive director, @jsallenwv, will be speaking about child welfare at this year’s Compassion Calls Us Day. This impactful event is open to all West Virginians who are passionate about social justice!
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Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett of the United Methodist Church will speak about access to clean water at this year’s Compassion Calls Us Day. We invite all Christians, people of faith, and civically-engaged West Virginians to join us at this annual advocacy day!
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Our theme for Compassion Calls Us Day 2025 is “Bread, Not Stones," inspired by a bible passage that ends in the golden rule. Let's urge WV's leaders to craft policy that helps people, rather than doing harm. We'll meet in the Capitol's Little Rotunda at 10 a.m. on Mar. 13.
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Our shared Christian faith moves us to speak out about injustice in the halls of our state Capitol. Join us on Mar. 13 to hear speeches from multiple faith leaders advocating for child welfare, clean water, healthcare access, and more.
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“We build trust every day in our communities in a million little ways,” says Rev. Deacon Mary J. Sanders. 🫂 If you want to learn more about trust & why it matters, don’t miss this week's FREE webinar. Visit the Zoom link below to attend. 👇 https://t.co/7f1onOHoJn
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The Reverend Deacon Mary J. Sanders is an ordained minister. But she’s also something of a trust afficionado! 🫂 Join us for a free webinar where she'll speak about why trust matters & how to cultivate it. Visit the Zoom link below to attend. 👇 https://t.co/7f1onOHoJn
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How do we build trust with our neighbors—including the ones we don’t agree with? 🤔 Find out at our FREE “Pathways to Trust” webinar. To attend, visit the Zoom link below.👇 https://t.co/7f1onOHoJn
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Sisters, Catholic groups support immigrants vulnerable to potential mass deportations https://t.co/LgwXsr5oRF via @NCRonline
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Fearing President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations, sisters and Catholic groups organize support for undocumented immigrants living in uncertainty.
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Pope Francis makes Jubilee year appeal to end hunger, debt woes and death penalty
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(RNS) — The pope’s appeal was made for the World Day of Peace, coinciding with the launch of the 2025 Jubilee year.
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Faith leaders express dismay amid report Trump will allow immigration raids at churches
religionnews.com
‘I have 30 kids in a Sunday school class — I don’t know who is documented and undocumented,’ said one Latino pastor.
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We’ve got a star-studded lineup for today’s webinar. 🤩 Come learn about microgrid technology, how your organization can convert to solar, and how you can apply for federal funds to support this endeavor. Click the Zoom link below to join.👇 https://t.co/inxnpdE20f
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It’s our moral imperative to protect the planet we call home. 🌍💓 Your organization can do its part by converting to solar—with potential support from federal funds. Learn more by attending our webinar. Click the link below to join.👇 https://t.co/inxnpdE20f
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Get ENERGIZED at our solar microgrid webinar! ☀️ Learn more about how your organization could receive federal funding to convert to solar—AND become a local resiliency hub in the process! 💸 Join by clicking the Zoom link below. 👇 https://t.co/uSb49NaVEj
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What is the liturgical history of Lessons and Carols?
umc.org
Ask The UMC is the information service of United Methodist Communications.
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'Sanctuary People' follows faith-based organizing in the first Trump term
religionnews.com
In 'Sanctuary People,' Pérez takes a hopeful look at how the sanctuary movement has broadened to include not only offering shelter to migrants, but help for victims of hurricanes and police violence.
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Got an empty church lawn? Why not turn it into a dog park?
religionnews.com
(RNS) — For some churches, starting a dog park turns underused church property into a place for community.
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Forgot to register for our Annual Assembly? You can still attend via Facebook livestream or Zoom! Don’t miss your chance to hear amazing speakers like Bishop Matthew Riegel, who’ll discuss the history of the State church in America. Zoom: https://t.co/6ddq8dV0Ox
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Forgot to register for our Annual Assembly? You can still attend via Facebook livestream or Zoom! Don’t miss amazing speakers like @laurahallen, one of the region’s best religion reporters and an expert on Christian nationalism. Zoom: https://t.co/6ddq8dV0Ox
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