Area Congregations Honor Workers with Focus on Tax Justice
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Each Labor Day weekend, in cities across
the country, thousands of congregations participate in Labor
in the Pulpits / on the Bimah / in the Minbar. The
goals of Labor in the Pulpits are to educate congregations about
connections between faith and work, inspire new friendships between
people in religious communities and unions, present congregations with
opportunities for acting on the social teachings of their faith groups,
and give union members a deeper experience of their faith in action. The 2011 Labor in the Pulpits/ on the Bimah/ in the Minbar program focuses on the continued against on public services and public employees, and because the Missouri legislature has prioritized corporate interets over the interests of working families, the 2011 Labor in the Pulpit Program will concentrate on the "Morality of Missouri's Tax Structure."
Faith leaders across the state are recognizing that the state budget is not inveting in the educational and economic opportunities for Missouri's children. The state is neglecting key components of our infrastructure, like transporation and the safety and health of Missourians. The faith communities participating in the Labor in thePulpits program this year envision a better future for Missouri. Turning that vision into reality will involve making choices to invest in the public structures that reflect our values and build strong communities.
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The Rev. Teresa K.M. Danieley, St. John's Episcipal Church
Rev. James Morris, Lane Tabernacle CME, JwJ Leader and one of many participating congregations.  Rabbi Susan Talve from Central Reform Congregation will also be participating in 2011 |
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Labor in the Pulpits / on the Bimah / in the Minbar is coordinated nationally by Interfaith Worker Justice, www.iwj.org. |