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Social Justice Advocacy

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                                                         2021  Elections
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The Spring election will be held on Tuesday, April 6th. There are many local elections as well as an election for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.  The field was narrowed to two candidates in the February primary.  Have you made a voting plan? As you prayerfully contemplate the candidates on the ballot, also consider how, when, and where you will vote. You can request absentee ballots for the entire year at ​​MyVote.WI.Gov . Information about the candidates and upcoming Forums to be held in March for State Superintendent of Public Instruction race can be found here. Whatever your plan, please vote.

To read about the School Board candidates, click on the links below:

Stevens Point Journal:  www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/2021/03/12/stevens-point-school-board-election-candidate-q-a/6824302002/

Stevens Point News: stevenspoint.news/2021/03/02/six-candidates-vie-for-three-spots-on-the-stevens-point-school-board/

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What is this committee's focus?
The Beloved Community's Social Justice Advocacy Committee is a group of motivated individuals who seek to turn faith into action through concerted efforts  to support policies focused on several key issues.

On what issues is the committee focused?
The environment and climate change, racial tolerance and immigration, and affordable healthcare.

When does the committee meet?
After the 10 a.m. service the second Sunday of each month, at the Beloved Community.

Can I be a part of the committee?
Absolutely! All are welcome.

Links To Resources
Episcopal Church Advocacy
ELCA Advocacy
Lutheran Office of Public Policy in Wisconsin
  • Schedule of events

Health Care
ELCA Health Care
Episcopal Health Care Policy


Climate Change
Citizens' Climate Lobby
350.org
Carbon taxing – Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition
Environmental Defense Fund

The Episcopal Church - Environmental Advocacy
ELCA 2021 Climate Change Statement

Immigration and Racial Tolerance
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​ELCA Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
ELCA Caring for Creation


Other Organizations of Interest
Wisconsin Council of Churches 
Faithful America
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Contact Your Representatives
Senator Patrick Testin 
(R - Stevens Point) 
Senate District 24
(608) 266-3123
Sen.Testin@legis.wisconsin.gov
 
Representative Katrina Shankland 
(D - Stevens Point) 
Assembly District 71
(608) 267-9649
(888) 534-0071 
Rep.Shankland@legis.wisconsin.gov

U.S. Representative Ron Kind
131 S. Barstow St. Suite 301
Eau Claire, Wis. 54701
Phone: (715) 831-9214
Fax: (715) 831-9272
https://kind.house.gov/contact/email

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/email-the-senator

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin
Madison Office: 30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 700
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 264-5338
https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/feedback

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  • Do Justice
    • Water Justice
  • Love Kindness
    • Compassion Response Team
    • Special Outreach Opportunities
  • Walk Humbly with God
    • Gathering/Worship Resources
    • Learning Love >
      • Children's Education
      • Youth
      • Adults
      • REframe
      • Pathways
    • Year of Prayer 2021 >
      • Real People Do Pray
      • Morning Prayer
      • Books on Prayer
    • Sermons and Reflections
    • Contemplative: Centered Being
    • Signups for In-Person Groups
    • Sabbath Keeping
    • Weddings and Baptisms
    • Funerals
    • Prayer
  • Who we are
    • Giving for the Kingdom 2021
    • Leadership and Staff
    • Announcements
  • Eradicate Racism
  • SCRIP
  • Plan a Visit
  • Calendar
  • Forms
  • Give
  • Archives
  • Campus Ministry