Advocacy
Why Advocacy? Listen to Sharon Felton, CBF’s Congregational Advocacy Manager:
Baptists champion the separation of church and state, but too often we use that to avoid speaking out and engaging in justice work. We ignore the many biblical texts that teach us about advocacy and model God’s people advocating for others. We are called to love our neighbors and to do justice and that involves engaging with policies that harm communities. Advocacy can bring about change.
We never want to be partisan; we do want to equip and encourage people to advocate for justice for all our neighbors. Advocacy calls us to deeper engagement with our communities so that we have a world where everyone has what they need to thrive.
This ministry team is open to all!
Contact Lance on this form to find out how to join us.
The command from Scripture is that we do justice and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. In a time that needs a positive, affirmative voice for justice, we can lift up voices that are have not been heard. Through the development of Woodland’s Advocacy Ministry Team, we will have a direct impact on our community.
Our aim is to learn, invite and equip others, and work
to transform unjust, broken systems.
We have training videos called Amplify, a four-part series from CBF Advocacy. This training is available on our Google Classroom (contact Lance if you want an invitation to view it.) You will learn new ways to demonstrate the love of Christ by addressing systemic causes of problems.
Compassion & Justice Advocacy Day
An opportunity from Fellowship Southwest to learn and practice.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025
In 2023, the day was filled with networking, breakout sessions with key leaders, worship, and visits with Texas legislators. The breakout sessions included public education, immigration, hunger, and criminal justice/death penalty.
This year, some of the training was provided ahead of time on Zoom.
New for 2025:
Lobbyist Shelton Green will provide expert advocacy training and inside information about the issues.
We will fine-tune our advocacy skills and prepare for our office visits since the issue training will be on Zoom.
A post-advocacy reception at the beautiful offices of Raise Your Hand Texas, featuring an incredible view of the pink dome.
When you register online, you have the option to purchase a T-shirt, which will increase your visibility at the Capitol.
Look forward to the next Advocacy Day in Spring 2027 (the Texas Legislature meets every two years in the spring).
Advocacy in Action
March 9-13, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
Lance is attending this event to help prepare for taking a group next year.
Advocacy in Action is for people interested in deepening and improving their advocacy and getting hands-on experience. We will explore the biblical call for justice, meet partner organizations, study current issues, and contact lawmakers. Conversation and education will be around issues like immigration, creation justice, hunger, and religious liberty. We will get to meet with our legislator’s office and put into practice what we learn. Please contact Lance if you are interested in going to Washington, D.C. in 2026.
Vote
Voting is a Matter of FAITH, CITIZENSHIP, and DEMOCRACY
It is a kind of prayer and faithful testament to the belief that every citizen bears a responsibility and equal right to determine the future of governance in society. Learn more about exercising your right to vote on this page.
Next Election Date:
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Last Day to Register to Vote: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Early Voting: Monday, April 21, 2025 - Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Click to find out if you are registered to vote, what is on the ballot, and more.
Contacts
You can make your voice heard on what matters to you. As a constituent, you can contact local, state, and federal people who represent you to have your voice heard.
To find out who represents you (state and federal), fill out this form.
United States Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 (Give the switchboard operator your zip code and they will connect your elected official’s office (either Senate or House).
Are you having trouble finding contact information for someone? Please let Lance know and he’ll help you.