The UCC Economic Justice Movement

09/03/2026

Labor Sunday and Labor in the Pulpit in action - amazing service East View United Church of Christ!

09/03/2026

Are you marking Labor Sunday this coming weekend (or any point in the coming month)? Here are ample liturgical resources (including 2 newly commissioned hymns set to familiar melodies)!

09/03/2026

"As we mark the Labor Day weekend, and move into a season filled with holiday feasts, our faith and consciences animates us to revitalize and focus our efforts: for a more just economy and food system that uplifts and empowers all who need food on the table and those who make sure it gets there."

I Say Tomato, You Say Food Justice!

08/17/2026

Labor Sunday resources! You can mark this special, vital Sunday offering on any weekend between now and the end of September (or beyond! Solidarity is forever...)...Reach out with any questions, and please post any photos/links/videos from your service!

Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday, September 7 this year, not only to gratefully recognize the sacrifices of those who organized for justice in our

03/20/2026

Hello, friends!

It's been a while since I've posted here - for big reasons! My family has moved (back) east, where I will now live and work much more closely to our Washington, DC office, and have more community support for balancing work and life. We are still getting our bearings, but it's good to be back.

And things have remained busy behind the scenes with economic justice ministries of the UCC! First - I'm so grateful for the churches that participated in revitalizing Labor Sunday last fall and demonstrated such profound worker solidarity nationwide. We will keep that momentum going this year!

Additionally, this year's Fill the JAR campaign will be in solidarity with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and their transformational Campaign for Fair Food. As many of you will know, the United Church of Christ has supported the CIW and the establishment of the Fair Food Program for years. During these exceedingly trying times, UCC Economic Justice Ministries, in partnership with the CIW, will be providing congregations with measurable goals to achieve in pursuit of advancing farmworker rights and corporate participation in the Fair Food Program. Stay tuned for more updates!

In the meantime, be sure not to miss the closing event of the CIW's Spring Tour! This coming Monday, March 23rd, 7pm Eastern. Online!

"The Coalition of Immokalee Workers, an internationally-recognized worker-led organization centered on farmworker justice, has been visiting congregations each Sunday since the end of February to share updates, music, and culture, and to invite them to support their Campaign for Fair Food with action. In collaboration with The Channel UMC, they will be wrapping up the tour with a virtual tour event that folks can join from across the country!

The event will be held over Zoom on Monday, March 23rd, at 7 pm. Please see the attached flyer for a description of the event and the Zoom link for Monday evening."