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SUMMARY:January Lunch 'n' Learn: Legislation and Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Roland Halpern\nFor our January 2026 “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” online seminar\, Rev. Roland Halpern\, a longtime lobbyist with Colorado Voters for Animals\, will show the process of how a bill becomes a law in the Colorado General Assembly and how to be an effective advocate. \n\nRoland Halpern is the Executive Director of Colorado Voters for Animals. Roland holds an undergraduate degree from Hiram College\, Hiram\, Ohio\, a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Regis University\, Denver\, Colorado\, and is an ordained animal chaplain through the Emerson Theological Institute. \nRoland was instrumental in helping to pass Prop 106\, the Colorado End of Life Options Act\, making Colorado the sixth state to offer terminally ill individuals an additional medical treatment option at the end of life. \nA staunch advocate for individual rights\, Roland has been the recipient of several ministerial awards for outstanding community service in the area of social justice. He is actively involved with animal welfare groups both locally and nationally. He serves as vice-president on the board of the Colorado Council of Churches and is certified as a Human-Animal Bond Specialist by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI.) \n\nWhen: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026. The Zoom waiting room will open at 11:45 a.m.\, and the seminar will begin at noon. This webinar will be recorded and placed on the CCC YouTube channel for those who can’t attend the seminar.\n\nCost: FREE.\n\nWebinar Link: Register HERE.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/january-lunch-n-learn-legislation-and-advocacy-101/
CATEGORIES:Lunch 'n' Learn,Webinar
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SUMMARY:What Every Christian Leader Should Know about Christian Nationalism Before the Election
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few election cycles\, Christian nationalism has become a powerful force\, shaping discourse in American political life across school boards\, college campuses\, legislative races and more. Groups like Turning Point USA\, Proud Boys\, NSC-131\, among others\, have gained power and influence in local communities\, including churches\, in both explicit and subtle ways. As of this year\, nearly 1/3 of Americans identify as Christian Nationalists. \nHow can Christian leaders identify these various ideologies\, tactics\, and recruitment strategies in our communities?  How do we respond effectively? As a corrupt ideology in support of authoritarianism\, Christian nationalism is not new in the United States \, but these current forces require us to learn the new ways they are being deployed.   \nJoin the experts at the Western States Center and your hosts the Massachusetts Council of Churches as we learn together and discuss what can be done in our local settings. Our expert presenters will share how the tactics of Christian Nationalists manifested in not only faith organizing\, but in education\, elections\, and general community engagement. For the safety and security of our participants\, this online event will not be recorded\, and registration is required. Please join us as we strategize to spread Christ’s true message of love and unity for all. \nRegister for this FREE event HERE. \n 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/what-every-christian-leader-should-know-about-christian-nationalism-before-the-election/
CATEGORIES:Christian Nationalism,Webinar
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SUMMARY:September Lunch 'n' Learn--Statewide Ballot Initiatives Overview
DESCRIPTION:What: We’re blessed to have Chris Kennedy of non-partisan Bell Policy Center to explain the many statewide ballot initiatives that Coloradans will vote on this November. Bring your questions and get them answered! \nWhen: The virtual webinar will be Tuesday\, September 22nd at noon. The viewing link will be sent the morning of the event. This webinar will be recorded and made available for later viewing on the CCC YouTube channel. \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/september-lunch-n-learn-statewide-ballot-initiatives-overview/
CATEGORIES:Lunch 'n' Learn,Webinar
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