Advocacy

<p>Dear Legislators, We, the undersigned clergy and faith leaders, represent a broad and deep coalition of interfaith clergy and key faith leaders across the state whose faiths compel us to stand for the worth and dignity of every human being (especially the marginalized and the vulnerable of our state). This legislative session has produced multiple&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/an-open-letter-on-sb272-from-nhs-clergy-and-faith-leaders/" cla

<p>Dear Church, “The Lord proclaims: A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation. It’s Rachel crying for her children; she refuses to be consoled, because her children are no more.” -Jeremiah 31:14-16. On Gun Violence Prevention day at the State House, I said that we were turning our prayers into action, because that&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/rev-heidis-letter-on-gun-violence-prevention-and-lent/" class=""><span>Read More</spa

<p>&nbsp; You may have seen on our Facebook page that we are partnering with NH Listens, the ADL, and others to launch a new series of conversations. Building Bridges in the Human Family is setting the table for us to have honest, provoking, thoughtful discussions about race. Who is this for? Anyone who is interested&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/building-bridges-in-the-human-family/" class=""><span>Read More</span><i>&#43;</i></a></p>

<p>The New Hampshire Council of Churches stands with our colleagues and friends on the Seacoast who were targeted by acts of antisemitism and white supremacy in the overnight hours. Our friends at Temple Israel in Portsmouth, the local Masonic lodge, and many Black-owned businesses were targeted with graffiti, including Swastikas. Our faith compels us to&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/faithfully-standing-against-racism-and-antisemitism/" class

<p>Church,  Read below for more details on today&#8217;s action organized by our friends at AFSC-NH, and participated in by the NH Campaign for a People&#8217;s Budget (of which NHCC is a member). You can learn more below about our &#8220;love bomb&#8221; preaching love thy neighbor, and care of the vulnerable. Blessings, Rev. Heidi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 14,&#8230;</p> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://nhchurches.org/broad-coalition-urges-legislators-to-show-lo