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Advocacy

Call to prayer and action for Honduras

Given the political turmoil in Honduras, the Latin America and the Caribbean program department of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) urgently asks that people everywhere pray for true justice and peace for the Honduran people, and call on their own governments to pressure Honduran authorities to act in ways that will bring peace.

Advocate for change

Loving our neighbor may mean practicing simple acts of kindness. It also may mean helping them to shed light on an unjust situation or to take nonviolent steps to transform injustice to justice. As Anabaptists we believe that Christ walked in love and peace on this earth and that the mission of the church is to demonstrate this love.
 
As part of our Christian life, advocacy takes many forms, including praying for government officials, writing letters to policymakers, meeting with legislators, raising awareness of issues through our churches and friends or through the media and participating in public events.
 
MCC's advocacy offices are motivated by the biblical commands to love God and neighbor (Matthew 22:34-40) and show the way of Christ in all aspects of life (Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8). MCC also provides resources to groups and individuals seeking to live out their faith and witness to Christ’s way of peace in their homes, churches and communities.

Advocacy offices

Find the latest campaigns, how you can get involved and tips on how to talk to government:
 
 
 
Featured resources
 

Faith reflections
Each week, staff from MCC's three advocacy offices offer reflections on biblical texts from the Revised Common Lectionary readings. Find these online through MCC's Washington or Ottawa offices.
 


 

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Washington Office launches campaign for economic justice

Congregations are invited to take part in advocacy around issues of health care, international debt, housing and global trade.

Reflection: A renewed commitment to the marginalized

Participants in an MCC learning tour on women and migration issues reflect on their experiences and renewed commitments.

Using postcards to ban cluster bombs

MCC U.S. launches a postcard campaign as part of ongoing advocacy against the use of cluster bombs.

Colombia Mennonites worship and witness for justice and peace

Canadian and U.S. churches are asked to join annual event.

Ottawa seminar links faith and advocacy

Young adults explore theme of security in an insecure world.

Caring for creation through advocacy

Congress considers land protection legislation.

MCC U.S. Washington Office seminar will highlight the global food crisis

The seminar will examine the short- and long-term causes of the rise in world food prices and resulting instability and explore how Christians can respond.

MCC Canada sends letter to Prime Minister on Gaza situation.

Letter urges leader to ask for an end to fighting and for all parties to allow humanitarian aid into the region.
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