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Faithful Advocacy in 2025: Moral Witness in Pressing Times

When:
March 25, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
2025-03-25T09:30:00-04:00
2025-03-25T12:30:00-04:00
Where:
Capitol Visitor Center
First St SE
Washington, DC 20515
USA
Cost:
Free

Promotional image for an event titled "Faithful Advocacy in 2025: Moral Witness in Pressing Times" with images of Raphael Warnock, Chris Coons, and Serene Jones. It includes event details: March 25, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Capitol Visitor Center.


You are invited to join Union Theological Seminary, Senator Raphael Warnock, Senator Chris Coons, and leaders from an array of faith traditions for a special event on Capitol Hill focused on faithful advocacy in the current political environment. Senator Warnock and Senator Coons will deliver remarks, followed by a panel with experienced leaders and advocates on how people of faith can engage policymakers in strategic, effective ways in this historic moment. This special gathering will also include a time for fellowship and connection following formal programming, where lunch will be provided for all attendees.

Additional speakers for this event include:

  • Laura Peralta-Schulte, Senior Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice – Speaker
  • Amelia Kegan, Associate General Secretary for Policy and Advocacy, Friends Committee on National Legislation
  • Rev. Paul B. Raushenbush, CEO & President, Interfaith Alliance
  • Haris Tarin, Vice President of Policy and Programming, Muslim Public Affairs Council
  • Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President and General Secretary, National Council of Churches
  • Sunita Viswanath, Executive Director, Hindus for Human Rights
  • Darcy Hirsh, Senior Director of Government Relations & Advocacy, National Council of Jewish Women
  • Michael Vazquez, CEO and Founding Partner, The Maiden Group

In addition to Union Theological Seminary, this event is co-sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Muslim Public Affairs Council, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Friends Committee on National Legislation, the National Council of Churches, the Circle of Protection, Hindus for Human Rights, the National Council of Jewish Women, and the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice. All are welcome to attend.

REGISTER TODAY!

Date & Time:

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Capitol Visitor Center, Room 208-209
First St SE, Washington DC, 20515

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