The Florida Legislature is in regular session in January through early March. Some 900 bills have been filed, though most of them will not be heard. What will be considered will effect the lives of every Floridian. In the last few years Florida has gone from an affordable place to Read more…
Speaking for Floridians Advocacy Days in Tallahassee February 14-15, 2023 Register here. Over the past few years Florida has become the most expensive state to live in. It’s surprising because so many moved here for the good weather and low cost of living. The state coffers are flush with money, Read more…
We invite faith leaders to sign-on to this statement using the link to this online form: https://forms.gle/Du6S8QQPzwX95Xp9A Statement on Addressing Antisemitism following Florida-Georgia Game A coordinated campaign of antisemitism marred the annual Florida-Georgia football game played in Jacksonville on October 29, 2022. Signage on highway overpasses leading to and from Read more…
April 21, 2021 Statement on the Verdict in the Murder of George Floyd In a just America, George Floyd would be with his family, fully employed, and able to access healthcare. In our America, a “bouquet of by-standers” witnessed his murder and captured it on videotape. They made it possible Read more…
On February 25, faith leaders held a panel on the upcoming Florida legislative session. Below is a letter of encouragement to the legislature. Faith leaders are invited to co-sign the letter. Faith Leaders Statement to the 2021 Florida Legislature You were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only don’t Read more…
To register, please complete the form below. For questions, email events@floridachurches.org. Faith Leaders Advancing Shared Hope 2019
Register to attend Host & Convener Florida Council of Churches See agenda. Bring what you would like to accomplish in 2019 to affect Florida’s policies in our water-enriched peninsula Praise and celebrate what’s been accomplished to address climate and environmental equity in Florida Tour the Parramore neighborhood Friday noon Network around common issues and with Read more…
Download PDF Version O LORD, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? Habakkuk 1:2 NRSV Our hearts are broken, and we grieve as one with the families of the victims in Parkland, Florida. As the Read more…
The Rev. Dr. Russell L. Meyer, Executive Director, delivered the keynote address at the 39 annual Interfaith MLK Memorial Services on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Cathedral. Here is a link to the text of his remarks: Walking Together with Compassion
