Metropolitan Congregations United

A year ago today people around the globe were forced to accept the realities of America's INjustice system. Today, we honor the life and legacy of George Floyd, while also recognizing the need for immediate radical change. Create space today to reflect on the power of the people. Our united front over the past year did make an impact, but we have a long way to go. ... When you are ready, engage in dismantling the INjustice system that took Floyd's life and the lives of many others. In the words of 7-year-old Gianna Floyd, "Daddy changed the world." --and it is up to us to continue fighting for a better tomorrow.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Stinson LLP, and Husch Blackwell filed a lawsuit in Cole County, Missouri challenging the State Missouri's decision to refuse to implement Medicaid Expansion. By approving Amendment 2 to the Missouri Constitution (Medicaid Expansion) at the August 2020 election, Missouri voters sent a clear message that more than 275,000 Missourians should be given access to essential health care benefits under Medicaid. MO voters will be heard. It's time... to #FundMOmedicaid Learn more about Medicaid Expansion in our recent podcast. http://ow.ly/V6hN50EUeM4

Interested in learning more? Join our Power Academy training this Friday to engage with our leaders, expand your knowledge and, of course, build power. http://ow.ly/edqI50EPNBM

Sustainers are an important part of our work. Learn more about becoming an MCU sustainer today.

Missouri needs you OUTSIDE tomorrow. Join the STL Rally to Secure Medicaid Expansion Tomorrow at 12PMCDT- 12:30PMCDT 3101 Chouteau Ave, St Louis, MO 63103-2907, United States https://www.mojwj.org/regiona/st-louis/stl-expansion-rally/

Did you know you have the chance to support thousands of MO residents who are depending on Medicaid Expansion this summer? Learn a bit more, then join us this Friday. #FundMOMedicaid

As our world begins to open up again, remember that building a relationship with local legislators builds POWER. Interested in learning how to interact with leaders effectively? Drop a comment or send us a DM so we can coordinate a training session for you.

Keep organizing. It is creating change. http://ow.ly/LtGE50ECZc2

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Have you heard about our Power Academy coming up in May? Register for free leadership training to learn how to lean into your power, build power with neighbors, and make positive change in our communities Register here: https://rb.gy/azjgc3

This Tuesday -- think about transformation.

This President's Day, we encourage you to look at all levels of decision-making for your community, city and nation. Then, get ready to rally for the leaders who will create the change you want to see.

#WellnessWednesday check-in. Fighting for equity can be taxing. Take a second to use this graphic to take deep breaths.

New Podcast Alert: Don't forget that we post new podcasts every Tuesday! http://ow.ly/qZWC50DvxIH

To learn more about EXPO and the events at the Justice Center tune in today 3PM (CST) at https://www.facebook.com/EXPOSTL

Still time to register. MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY. We're changing the community! Tuesday, January 19, 6pm for Newcomer Orientation; 6:30pm Register http://ow.ly/jbev50D9Grr

To all of the faith leaders sharing MLK's words today-- have you looked at his work centered around denouncing capitalism and white moderates who refuse to do the work necessary for change? Take a peek

Families with court involved youth HAVE a voice. Learn to use it: text #loveyouth to 31996...Tuesdays at 6pm, back on January 12 after the holiday break!

This MLK day just say no to the whitewashed story. Especially now there are important truths we must face about his legacy and ours. We can and should learn fro...m the resistance he faced. Maybe it can help us from repeating the same mistakes. What leaders today are carrying forward his legacy? Are their sacrifices and bravery rewarded with the support they deserve? What contributions can you make? What possible future are you working for? How? See more

Save the date: We'll be glad to see 2020 go and are looking into 2021 at MCU's annual membership assembly. Come and see how we can all work together make 2021 better!! Register at https://bit.ly/3niG4YC

Kevin J. Hoff at the Federal Burea of Prisons needs to know that Dismas House can't continue to run the way it's been operated. Call him at 215-521-7355 to let him know that people are suffering, and NOT to renew their federal contract!

This Is What Democracy Sounds Like: A Conversation with Rev. Darryl Gray - We talk with Rev. Darryl Gray about bringing the activist mindset to institutions that work on bargains in Missouri's politics and how Cori Bush used relational organizing skills. https://redcircle.com//6424337b-941e-4a32-addb-9f750c442ca9

Save the Date. MCU's first membership assembly. Come and see how we can all make 2021 better!! Register at https://bit.ly/3niG4YC

Listen for updates on all the issues: "This is What Democracy Sounds LIke" podcast: Thursday, 9am on 92.9FM or anytime: https://bit.ly/37S53PQF

Our work continuesImplementing Medicaid Expansion, funding Raise the Age and Unlock the Vote. We are making change! #BreakThePipelineSTL #AllChildrenCount #EXPOSTL #UnLocktheVote

Campaign/Yard Sign Disposal Campaign signs are a recycling challenge because they’re made from multiple materials, such as paper, plastic and metal. Disposing of them requires taking them apart and disposing of each portion based on its material. Here’s what you can do: Break down the sign by detaching the metal wire stand from the sign itself. The metal wire is made of steel. Steel wire isn’t recycled curbside, but it can be recycled with other scrap metal.... If the sign is made of paper or cardboard, the paper or cardboard can be recycled curbside, as long as it isn’t laminated . If the sign is sturdy, corrugated plastic, it CANNOT be recycled curbside. Drop off your corrugated plastic yard signs to be recycled at one of the drop-off locations. If the sign is a very thin, flexible plastic (like a plastic bag), that means it’s made from film plastic. This CANNOT be recycled curbside, but it can be recycled with plastic bags. Before tossing your campaign sign, consider saving it for reuse or return to the campaign where it originated. A local school or nonprofit organization may be able to use the sign, too. If you don’t want to save the entire sign, you may be able to reuse the wire stand for future signs! See more

Our children matter and will not be rendered invisable by #Amendment3 Our work continues to giving voices to impacted youth. #FightForYouth #BreakthepipelineSTL

It may be Election Day, but the need to navigate the Missouri juvenile "justice" system doesn't take a break. Parents of a court involved youth: join us to navigate AND MAKE the system better every Tuesday, 6pm: Text #loveyouth to 31996

Why #NoOn3? It overturns the 62% of Missouri voters who passed Clean Missouri in 2018, puts redistricting in the hands of politicians, sets the stage for the most extreme gerrymandering in the country, and leaves 1.5 million Missourians unrepresented. https://redcircle.com//b84994ad-c484-48db-9b18-b944b0b09fee

If your absentee or mail-in ballot was late, and you're worried it won't get back in time, you still have options. If you need to, you can surrender your ballot and vote in person TODAY. Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE Missouri: https://866ourvote.org/state/missouri/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBQiWMLpaW8&feature=youtu.be

Today is Election Day (in case you hadn't noticed)! See here for why it's so important to vote #NoOn3! Don't get taken in by its tricky language!

Beware what you share on social media! There is a lot of misinformation about voting. Questions or concerns about voting: call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE St. Louis: https://www.stlouisvpc.org/ Missouri: https://866ourvote.org/state/missouri/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF7xAgFfaQE&feature=youtu.be

Parent of a court involved youth? You don't have to navigate the system alone - join us to navigate AND MAKE the system better every Tuesday, 6pm: Text #loveyouth to 31996

Tomorrow is Election Day! See here for why it's so important to vote #NoOn3! Don't get taken in by its tricky language!

We're in the final stretch - tomorrow's Election Day! Make sure your neighbors are informed - join us phonebanking and door knocking. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/mogotv3 #GOTV

Democracy as we understand it is at stake this November! Make sure your neighbors are informed - join us phonebanking and door knocking. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/mogotv3