Justice and advocacy are a rich part of ULCH’s history and there are a variety of ways to get involved with diverse local and global justice and advocacy programs.
Racial Justice and Racial Equity
Hope’s Racial Justice Team focuses us in a variety of ways: monthly racial equity movie discussions, solidarity with local BIPOC-led organizations through the Rolling Waters Fund, exploration of reparations, and advocacy around issues adversely affect communities of color such as housing and education. We are participating in a three-year learning process with Rev. Jia Starr Brown and a cohort of other interfaith individuals and congregations in Minnesota called ACTION Project.
Community Organizing and Advocacy
We do much of our community organizing and advocacy alongside other faith communities in partnerships such as ISAIAH, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, and Bread for the World. Together we’re drawing on our faith, understanding our values and power, and acting publicly to be part of creating God’s reign.
Nigeria Partnership
Through our Nigeria Partnership, we continue our relationship with St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Jos, Nigeria.
Every Meal
We partner with Every Meal and some of our neighboring congregations to support and deliver food for school children in our local elementary school.
ULCH Resolution on Conflict-Free Initiative
The Vision and Governance Board passed a Resolution to Support “The Conflict-Free Initiative” and to stop financing genocide. Click on this link ULCH Resolution on Conflict-Free Initiative.
Statement Against Violence Toward Asian American/Pacific Islanders
If you are interested in participating in any of these justice and advocacy programs, please contact us here at ulch@ulch.org or 612-331-5988.