EARTHKEEPING NEWS A NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN COALITION FOR CHRISTIANITY AND ECOLOGY Volume Thirteen, Number Three May/June 2004 UCC CONGREGATIONS ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE CITIZENSHIP United Church of Christ (www.ucc.org) congregations are involved in a campaign to educate people on the issues, "get out the vote" activities, and voter registration. In an election year, it is important to note that churches can register voters, engage in issue forums with candidates, and encourage voters to go to the polls on election day. What churches cannot do is endorse candidates or make contributions to candidates for public office. The Jones bill (H.R.235), also called the "Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration" Act, seeks to change this. The Jones bill, which last year had over 130 cosponsors in the House, will once again be before Congress in 2004.   Call To Action: Mobilize Your Congregation For a Voter Registration Campaign Round up your parishioners, neighbors, coworkers, and family members of all races and political persuasions and talk to them about the importance of voting this year for the health of the planet and future of the world. Learn the issues; provide information, and help folks to register — and then to vote. Home     Table of Contents