Empowering Families Learn. Pray. Act. February 2023 Member Update |
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We are grateful for your continued support as we follow God's vision in pursuit of justice. Below you will find readings, resources, and action steps that will help us advance public justice in our communities. |
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Follow Us Want to be more engaged and stay up to date on what's happening at APJ? Follow us on social media and help us build a movement of folks who are loving their neighbors through politics. | | |
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Rachel Anderson comments on the "Make Birth Free Proposal" in Christianity Today. Her common sense proposal for supporting new moms: providing families with up to 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave. Check out the article here. Eager to learn more about Paid Family Leave? Click here to read the policy brief from CPJ's Families Valued Initiative. | | |
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NEW! JUVENILE JUSTICE WORK |
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Pennsylvania legislators plan to create a bi-partisan Youth Safety Caucus to make changes to the juvenile justice system. Click below to learn more. | | |
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Want to be a part of a conversation on health care for pregnant women and new families? Join us Thursday March 2 from 12-1 pm ET. This is the first of Families Valued's quarterly community calls around abundance. Each meeting in the series, titled "Setting the Table where Families Flourish," will include a Biblical text study and introduce an update and practical ways to support pro-family policies. Sign up here to register for the call. |
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On Thursday, December 15, CPJ convened a panel to discuss God's purpose for families. Edit the content in this column layout so people engage with your email. | | |
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Dr. Christina Edmondson is an instructor of higher education, a Certified Cultural intelligence facilitator, public speaker, and mental health therapist. Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson is the lead pastor at Koinonia Church in Nashville, TN who has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Calvin University. |
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Mariah Humpries, M.T.S., is a Mvskoke Nation citizen, writer, and educator who brings Native awareness to non-Native spaces. Dr. Joshua Wu, senior vice president of analytics in a New York City-based public relations company, works with clients in public advocacy and policy. Edit the content in this column layout so people engage with your email. |
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Sneak-peek: Engage Justice Video Resource |
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Watch the trailer for Engage Justice, our 4-part video series that helps Christians move from good intentions to collaborative, political action. We’re raising money to complete filming and make it available to small groups, book clubs, churches, fellowship groups, and grassroots organizations. Together groups can watch, discuss, and strengthen their understanding of public justice and gain the needed skills to bring it about at the local, state, and federal levels. |
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Over the next two years we hope to raise at least $300,000 to fully launch our website, develop up-to-date digital and print advocacy materials, and to host training and voter-education efforts. We invite you to consider giving an additional gift today. |
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Most importantly, thank you!! As a non-profit supported by contributions from members like you, your involvement with APJ means that together we can transform the public square. |
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If you have any thoughts or questions you would like to share, please feel free to email us at contact@apjustice.org. |
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