March forth on March 4, 2014 (Seeking Action and Justice)

www.ucc.org/marchforth/ March Forth is a one-day effort where, together, we can raise awareness of justice issues around the world via simple acts of justice work. So pitch in and give God a day of elbow grease and advocacy! On March 4th, participants in March Forth choose how to advocate to improve the lives of people in their communities, the nation or the world. So throw yourself into a project you are already passionate about: Commit to buying fair trade products for your home or congregation; cut back on your electrical use; write letters to your representatives calling for immigration reform; recycle; commit to prayer and study on justice issues in your community. 1.On March 4th, wear blue and turn your profile picture blue with one of the March Forth profile graphics. ◦Then, share the graphic with your friends and help spread the word via social media. 2.Take Action! One day, your way – you pick the issue and the action. Here are just a few ideas: ◦Write a letter to your representative on a topical justice issue (like immigration reform, bullying, environmental justice, or another of your choosing) ◦Commit to make small, but important, changes (e.g., buy only fair trade products, use less electricity, get involved in justice work in your community, join or form a justice action committee at your church and become part of the UCC’s Justice and Peace Action Network, or the justice network in your denomination). ◦Commit to prayer and study on justice issues that resonate with you. ◦Take on a justice education or action initiative in your youth, adult, or intergenerational church group.