Description: Justice and Local Church Ministries is a denominational ministry of the United Church of Christ that supports congregations and advances the UCC’s commitments to public witness and social justice. It produces resources, training, and policy guidance for local churches while advocating on issues such as racial and economic justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, immigration, environmental stewardship, and criminal justice reform. Type: religious institution (denominational ministry) Policies: Promotes progressive social-policy positions including civil and human rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, immigrant and refugee rights, economic justice and anti-poverty programs, environmental and climate justice, criminal justice reform, voting rights, and congregational vitality and pastoral care support. Funding: Primarily funded by denominational contributions and assessments, offerings and donations from UCC congregations and individuals, grants from foundations, and fees for programs and resources. Affiliates: United Church of Christ (denomination), UCC General Synod and Wider Church Ministries, local UCC congregations, ecumenical partners such as the National Council of Churches and various interfaith and progressive advocacy organizations.
