| As a courtesy, JCC is passing along to you some content from the NH Council of Churches newsletter. Full newsletter can be found here: https://www.nhchurches.org/.
Note that this body is active with political advocacy at the state level. Visit the website https://www.nhchurches.org if you wish to be informed about such topics. ——————————————————>
Dear Beloveds, Today’s newsletter (excerpts from the full newsletter):
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| URGENT – Hearing on Anti-Semitic Remarks
May 27th, 10:00am, arrive at 9:30am From Erik Martin, Executive Director of Jewish Federation of NH, he “seeks interfaith support in the effort to ensure that the Legislative Adminstration committee hears clearly—from across faith traditions and communities—that this issue matters, and that standards of dignity, respect, and accountability must be upheld.” n solidarity with the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, the NH Council of Churches joined a broad coalition of interfaith leaders from across our state in response to the recent remarks made by Representative Travis Corcoran. Here is the letter. |
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| Unmasking Christian Nationalism: Impacts on Government & Family
April 30th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Via Zoom, Register HERE, (note: the “March 28th” date on the Google form could not be edited, trust this link anyway) This is the 1st of a 3-part series on how this ideology is playing out in government and family life. We will examine concrete examples of how this version of white supremacy influences legislation, administrative decisions, civic participation, and public narratives about families, gender roles, authority, and belonging. Reverend Heidi Carrington Heath will explore how Christian nationalism uses the language of “family values” to advance policies that limit freedom, reinforce hierarchy, and exclude many families from full participation in community life. Lisa Beaudoin will examine how Christian nationalist ideology shapes governance, weakens democratic norms, and concentrates power. Christian nationalism is an organized political ideology that seeks to reshape core institutions of American life by merging a narrow interpretation of Christianity with political power. Its impacts are already visible in public policy, governance, and the ways families are defined, regulated, and valued. This series is intentionally reclaiming the religious narrative that Christian nationalism distorts. The life and ministry of Jesus were rooted in resistance to empire, solidarity with those pushed to the margins, and a fierce commitment to liberation, dignity, and love. Sessions will center that tradition as a resource for faithful civic engagement rather than withdrawal from public life. Attendees will be provided with practical tools and the names of organizations already engaging in resisting this version of white supremacy in NH. |
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| Unmasking Christian Nationalism: Impacts on Education & Business
May 27th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Via Zoom, Register HERE This is the 2nd of a 3-part series on how this ideology is playing out in education & business. “Unmasking Christian Nationalism in American Life: Impacts on Business & Public Education” is the 2nd of a 3-part series on how this ideology is playing out in Education and Business. We will examine concrete examples of how this version of white supremacy is harming these pillars of American life. Zandra Rice Hawkins will explore how Christian nationalist ideology is working to undermine public education, including efforts to reshape curricula, restrict inclusive teaching, and redirect public resources, and why these strategies are central to advancing a broader ideological agenda. James McKim will examine how Christian nationalist ideology is impacting business, including its influence on workplace policies, corporate decision-making, and broader economic practices, with particular attention to how these shifts affect equity, inclusion, and the integrity of diverse marketplaces. Attendees will be provided with practical tools and the names of organizations already engaging in resisting this version of white supremacy in NH. Christian nationalism is an organized political ideology that seeks to reshape core institutions of American life by merging a narrow interpretation of Christianity with political power. Its impacts are already visible in public policy, governance, and the ways multiple aspects of our lives are defined, regulated, and valued. The NH Council of Churches is grateful that the NH Charitable Foundation supports NHCC’s Countering Christian Nationalism project |
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How to Have Courageous ConversationsVideo of the March 12th event A video of this very engaging event can be found HERE, the Council’s YouTube channel. The slides from the presentation are HERE. |