by Rebecca McIlwain | Sep 24, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Faith Communities, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts, Resources
It was heartening to participate in the Texas Election Protection Coalition team call this week where we heard about all the work going on to protect election integrity through the state. Texas Impact is a member of this coalition which consists of more than 300...
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 21, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Faith Communities, Latest Posts
Community Engagement Training for Compassionate Care and Support Post-Election 2024 Register Here Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8PM • Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-2:30PM • Sunday, Oct. 6, 3-4:30PM The day after an election often is marked by polarizing social media and nonstop...
by Scott Atnip | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog, Faith Communities, Latest Posts
In 2019, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Churchwide Assembly tasked the church with developing a social statement on civic life and faith. They are currently asking for feedback from ELCA Lutherans on a draft version of the social statement. You can...
by Scott Atnip | Aug 30, 2024 | Faith Communities, Weekly Witness
We are especially excited for this week’s episode as we welcome John Hill to the program. John is days away from completing his service as the Interim General Secretary of the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society, an agency charged with leading...
by Rebecca McIlwain | Aug 23, 2024 | Faith Communities, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts, Texas Faith Votes
As the November elections approach, congregations across Texas are uniting in a powerful push to get out the vote. Our Texas Faith Votes initiatives are leading the charge with enthusiasm and purpose. Last Sunday in Dallas, a remarkable event organized by the...
by Heather Malkawi | Jul 26, 2024 | Climate Justice, Faith Communities, Global Climate Policy, Health, Latest Posts, Race & Gender
Imagine a room filled with the brightest minds in contemporary theology, vibrating with excitement and sharing groundbreaking ideas. This was the atmosphere at Sankofa Conference 2024, held in Legon, Ghana, where Pastors, Professors, Scientists, and Activists alike,...
