CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Free, fair elections, including the right of every citizen to cast a ballot that is duly counted, form the bedrock of American democracy. Voting rights are referred to as “the right preservative of all others,” since only through voting can the people of a community peaceably remove leaders who seek to oppress them. The world’s faith traditions collectively affirm voting as a responsibility both civic and spiritual: through voting, we express our preferences for the circumstances our neighbors will live in.
INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Individual civic participation is the primary building block of our democracy, like cells are the primary building blocks of our bodies. Individual actions—like voting and speaking out on issues—may seem small or insignificant, but collectively they drive our policies and our future.
COLLECTIVE ACTION
Congregations and other faith groups can help their members fulfill their civic engagement responsibilities. They also can serve the wider community by opening doors to civic participation.
ADVOCACY 101
Advocacy means using your voice to advance something you care about. In public policy, advocacy means expressing your views in a way that influences policymakers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events
NEWS + UPDATES
2025-2026 Texas Impact Legislative Agenda with Downloadables
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Understanding the Electoral College
You've probably heard of it—especially around presidential election time. But perhaps you're a bit confused about who or what it is. No one seems to like it, and even fewer seem...
NEW: Election Protection Toolkit 2024
It was heartening to participate in the Texas Election Protection Coalition team call this week where we heard about all the work going on to protect election integrity through...
When We Wake Up On Wednesday
Community Engagement Training for Compassionate Care and Support Post-Election 2024Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8PM • Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-2:30PM • Sunday, Oct. 6, 3-4:30PMThe day...
Voting Does a Body Good
This week, election season started in earnest. The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is October 7, and the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is...
Meeting with a Legislator
Even though the next Texas legislative session isn't until January, it's never too early to meet with Texas lawmakers! Use these upcoming months to prepare and share your...