“Working with MCU matters to me because it allows me to address a broad spectrum of issues that all tie into the inequities in Juvenile and Social Justice. It gives me the chance to be an advocate not just for my grandchildren, but for the younger versions of myself who, are often dismissed and marginalized by the systems that are in place.” — Thomas Payton Continue Reading
Join us as we gather to catch up on MCU’s work, with each other and take a look at what’s coming up. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Ben Sanders III, assistant professor of Theology and Ethics, Eden Seminary. This is an event open to all clergy and religious leaders. Get your reservations in early for this one! Thursday, April 11, 8:30am-10am at Eden Seminary, Schroer Commons. Continue Reading
Faith based community organizing was introduced to St. Louis in 1990 through the efforts of a group of interfaith clergy. They enlisted the service of the Gamaliel Network to help them create three organizations. Those organizations, or clusters, served North County south of 270, North City, and South City. Later two other clusters were formed, one north of 270 and one in South County. There was also a Spanish speaking cluster for a short time. In 1997, the need to act more regional was recognized and Metropolitan Congregations United was formed. By 2012, all of the geographic clusters were dissolved and MCU had become one united organization. Continue Reading
School board elections are coming up on April 2, and there are several local school board candidate forums. Please attend your local candidate forum so you can make an informed decision about these people who want to be elected to… Continue Reading
Every year we support a couple of bills in the Missouri General Assembly. These bills support aspects of our work on Break the Pipeline. Below are the bills we are currently supporting. We will update the progress of these bills,… Continue Reading
These mass meetings incorporate task force work, training, and new participant orientation. If you’re curious, please come and see what we’re up to and how you can be a part of it! All regular monthly mass meetings will be at… Continue Reading
There are so many ways to be a part of MCU’s work! Your financial contribution helps us build the power necessary to develop leaders who move their congregations, organizations, and communities to change public policy for the common good. You… Continue Reading
We’ve been talking about our children and trauma for awhile now. Here’s a report from the St. Louis Post Dispatch with more information. We must act now and not just read. The Crisis Within
From the Gamaliel Network’s website: Ntosake: The word comes from South Africa and means “She who walks with lions and carries her own things.” This is a women’s leadership training program conducted by and for women. It is designed to present… Continue Reading
Meet Ginny Schrappen 1. What is your congregation/organization? St. Francis Xavier College Church 2. How long have you been involved with MCU? 14 years 3. What was the first issue or activity you took part in? The abandoned intersection of… Continue Reading