Our annual Day for All People will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, where you can join people from around the Commonwealth for a day of advocacy at the General Assembly. As a special “cherry on top” bonus, we will hear from two of the top officials in Virginia state government: Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring.

Northam, who is also an announced candidate for governor this year, will speak at 9:30 a.m. during the morning “warm-up” session. Then the Attorney General Herring will speak during lunch at noon.

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy annually sponsors this opportunity for people to meet with their legislators during the General Assembly session.  Tickets are $30 for the day-long advocacy event; $15 for students. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. There will be informative speakers on key legislative issues before the General Assembly, and opportunities to meet with your legislators. We will also gather our participating college and seminary students in a special time for discussion (sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1645432405750904/). This session will explore how the Interfaith Center’s campus affiliates can be established throughout the Commonwealth.

Our generous host will be Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 411 East Grace St., in downtown Richmond, a short walk from Capitol Square. Please join us for what should be an exciting day of public advocacy.

You can register HERE

Here’s the day’s schedule:
8:00 a.m.    Registration & Breakfast (Enter church from Grace Street)

8:30            Opening Session at Centenary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

  • Welcome
  • Short worship
  • Review of Issues
  • How to Lobby
  • Review documents in packets

9:30           Lt. Governor Ralph Northam speaks

9:45           Walk to Capitol (Rides for those with walking challenges)

10:00        Visits with Delegates and Senators at the General Assembly office building

11:15         Prayer Vigil (on 9th Street at the General Assembly office building)

11:40         Walk back to Centenary UMC (Rides for those with walking challenges)

Noon          Lunch; Attorney General Mark Herring speaks;  Special meeting for students

12:30 p.m.   Participant  Reports

1:00            “Building the Work in 2017″ (gather in the Sanctuary)

  • Healthcare Expansion
    • Need to be prepared to respond on both federal and state actions
  • Just Wages
    • Living Wage Certification Program
    • Worker Rights & Worker Center
    • Wage theft hearings
    • Revamping the Payment of Wage bill
  • Criminal Justice Reform
    • Suspension of driver’s license for not paying court fees
    • Raising the felony threshold from $200
    • Prison ministry opportunities
    • Creating community service options
  • Circles of Protection
    • “Rapid Response Network 

3:00             Worship and adjourn

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