Resources for Public Witness Ministry
Christian Public Witness Guide
A Council publication, Public Policy Witness Guide, offers helpful information and tactics on being an effective advocate. Download the Guide in PDF format here.
Legislative Alert Center
A quick and easy way to contact your representatives in Madison and Washington! Read the latest e-advocacy alert from the Wisconsin Council of Churches and learn about current legislation and issues. Find information on state and federal elected officials, and contact them to express your views as a citizen and person of faith. Connect to the Capwiz Legislative Alert Center.
Voter Education Guide
See our 2010 Voter Education Guide for information on Christian principles in an election year, things congregations can do including organizing adult forums on election issues, holding candidate forums and voter registration drives.
Religious Advocacy Groups
The National Council of Churches, Justice and Advocacy Commission, website at: www.ncccusa.org/about/justicehome.html has extensive materials on eco-justice, women’s justice issues, and peace and justice issues.
The Lutheran Office of Public Policy in Wisconsin website at: http://www.loppw.org contains helpful action alerts, advocacy issues and additional contact information.
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference website: http://www.wisconsincatholic.com contains bishop’s statements, advocacy information and helpful contacts.
