Faith in Texas will host our 86th State Legislative Summit: Engage. Unify. Act. on Saturday, January 12th. Join us from 2:30 - 5 p.m. to learn about our platform for the session, how state decisions impact our local work, and how you can get involved with legislative activities. Let's do our best to make sure laws aren't passed that continue to cause harm in our communities.
We are taking the power of faithful people to the 86th Texas State Legislature! Get on the bus with us as we head to Austin, where we will call on our lawmakers to help us create a more just community. We'll meet at City Temple SDA Church at 6am, drive down and spend the day in Austin, and plan to return to City Temple around 9pm. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/FiTXLobbyDay
Topics of interest: Earned Paid Sick Time and the Citizen's Police Oversight Board. View Meeting Agenda Sign the Earned Paid Sick Time Petition
Get to your local polling location and VOTE!
Open to Ministers, First Ladies, Deacons/Deaconesses & Ministry Leads. Sessions include: Free Health Screenings Cooking Demonstrations Health Presentations Community Resources (vendors) Workshops and Fitness Sessions (fitness attire suggested) View Event Flyer
Clergy and faith leaders, break bread with us as we explore the past, present, and future of Faith in Texas and the Clergy Table. At the meeting, you will have an opportunity to connect with other clergy who are leading their congregations in the work of justice, engage with the mission, vision, and direction of Faith in Texas, and share your needs as a clergy leader. You will also learn about upcoming campaigns and opportunities to take action, both as a clergy leader and with your congregation. We will conclude with an Iftar Dinner at 8:15 pm.
