By Haley Anderson, Social Justice Fellow My first experience in the field of education was as a Special Education Assistant in a public school in East Tennessee. I loved many aspects of that job, but my favorite part of the day was lunchtime. First, because of the hilarious and heartfelt conversations that would often take […]
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Advocacy Update from Haley Anderson
Haley Anderson, CCC Social Justice Coordinator The Colorado Council of Churches’ Voices for Justice team has been working diligently this legislative session to track areas of policy that are important to our faith communities and the people we care for. Each month of the session, we’ll be highlighting a few of the bills that matter […]
CCC Statement in Support of 2018 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
As faith leaders in our beloved and prosperous state of Colorado, we are deeply concerned that so many are unable to find adequate housing and enough food to eat. Some recent statistics are quite startling: On any given night, 10,940 Coloradans are homeless. (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2018) Colorado has one of the highest […]
The CCC’s 2018 Ballot Guide is Now Available!
This November, there will be a number of important issues on the ballot at the state and local level. The CCC is proud to highlight and give our positions on the ballot measures that speak to our public policy priorities. We encourage you to take the time to get informed about everything that will be […]
Global Justice in Washington, D.C., by Rev. Dr. Stan Adamson PCUSA, retired
Global Justice in Washington, D.C., by Rev. Dr. Stan Adamson PCUSA, retired (adamsons100@msn.com) And the King will say to them “Inasmuch as you have done it to the least of these my brothers [and sisters], you have done it to me”—Matthew 25:40 To whom much is given, much will be required—Luke 12:48 Following Jesus means caring […]
Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks
Click here to learn more about the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks.
Public Policy Voice/Witness
Our member denominations come together to be a faithful voice for justice for all people. For the public policy statements that serve as the basis for this witness and for key current issues, click here.
Immigration
Click here to learn about the Colorado Compact DVD curriculum on immigration and the Colorado Interfaith pledge on immigration.
Health Care Reform
Interfaith Relations
Environmental Issues
viewing our relationship to God's creation through our faith. Click here for connection to our partner Eco-Justice Ministries
