We are in the final days before the election. They are critical. Right now, based on the people we have been talking to there are more “No on 3” votes out there than yes votes. That’s great but….We also know… Continue Reading
Members of EXPO(EX-incarcerated People Organizing) and Our Lives Matter staged a protest in front of the Missouri governor’s mansion on Thursday, October 15. They were drawing attention to Governor Parson’s disregard for the prison population suffering from COVID-19. EXPO members… Continue Reading
Scripture in several faiths remind us to treat the prisoner as if we are imprisoned with them. Even during COVID-19. Join families and friends exposing the inhumanity of Missouri prisons. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6pm The St. Louis Chapter of EXPO… Continue Reading
Expo ( Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing) and Our Lives Matter has partnered for a Call of Action to address the dehumanizing and inhumane conditions of MDOC. Join us on October 15 to fight for people in MO Department of Corrections who cannot fight for themselves. Continue Reading
In 2018, MCU leaders and others spent months collecting thousands of signatures to get Amendment 1 on the November ballot. It was called “Clean Missouri” for what is was intended to do: clean out the big money out of Missouri politics and clean up the gerrymandering of voting districts. In effect, outlawing gerrymandering. (Gerrymandering creates voting districts that heavily favor a single political party.) And we did it! Amendment 1/Clean Missouri passed with 62% of voters saying loud and clear NO to gerrymandering. Continue Reading
See a wonderful live performance and support Metropolitan Congregations United on September 25th at 8:00 p.m. Soul and R&B Sensation Gene Jackson was kind enough to step in when Kim Massey had to withdraw due to health issues. Gene will… Continue Reading
Public Meeting Follow-Up After the July 19 public meeting MCU congregations began to build teams to engage their neighbors. We’ll be learning about our neighbors and their concerns and sharing the importance of getting out to vote. Each congregation is… Continue Reading
On August 12, 2020, EXPO (Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing) St. Louis Chapter presents a virtual discussion on post traumatic stress disorder among those incarcerated and those transitioning from long term confinement. Join community experts Mataka Askari and EXPO’s own Ronnie Amiyn,… Continue Reading
Many of you worked hard to collect petition signatures to get Medicaid Expansion on the ballot – thanks for your efforts. We’re urging you to not let the petition efforts be for naught – please join us in the Get Out the Vote opportunities listed below as we work to complete a successful campaign to bring Medicaid Expansion to Missouri.
Read on to find out how you can keep the momentum going to the ballot box. Continue Reading
MCU’s Education Task Force Releases Guide for Families (or Teachers) Interested in Resources on Social Justice Just Kids is a guide book filled with lessons and resources curated by MCU’s Education Task Force and geared to helping children understand the issues… Continue Reading