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Update on Get Out the Lead in St. Louis County - Virtual Meeting
MCU Regular Meeting
January 7, 2025
9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
CT
Zoom
Speak with St. Louis County Health Department and MCU organizers and leaders working on Get Out the Lead in St. Louis County Schools and more. Prepare for the upcoming action as we continue towards a local ordinance to support this need to have safe water in St. Louis County.
Missouri Legislative Task Force Preview
Member Engagement
January 8, 2025
6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
CT
MCU Office, 4501 Westminster Pl Fl 3, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Missouri's state legislature has filed many bills that will impact our work in 2025. Free school meals, food stamp access, renter protections, automatic expungement, and the death penalty are all on the table. Join MCU's legislative task force as we discuss how our congregations can stand together to support our values in Jeff City.
MCU Ameren Public Hearing Training
Training
January 9, 2025
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
CT
MCU Office, 4501 Westminster Pl Fl 3, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Training Details:
Date:January 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Metropolitan Congregations United
Address: 4501 Westminster Pl, St. Louis, MO
What to Expect:
Jackie Hutchinson will cover the following topics:
The purpose of public testimony in governmental hearings
Tips for effective communication and delivery
Understanding the process and procedures during the hearing
Answering questions and addressing concerns from attendees
This training session is an excellent opportunity for community members to gain the confidence and skills necessary to participate effectively in public hearings. Whether you have experience or are new to giving testimony, this session will provide useful guidance.
We encourage everyone interested in participating in government hearings to attend!
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Metropolitan Congregations United. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register with the link below.
Virtual Prep Session for Giving Public Comment
MCU Regular Meeting
January 15, 2025
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
CT
Zoom
Prepare to give public comment for St. Louis County Council Meeting and beyond. Take time to draft your comment and share with others your concerns virtually around MCU organizers and leaders before sharing it with the public. This is a time to learn more from others that use this tool of public speaking for Environmental Justice concerns and more as Metropolitan Congregations United.
Training: One-On-Ones, Self-Interest, and Listening Campaigns
Training
January 16, 2025
6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
CT
MCU Office, 4501 Westminster Pl Fl 3, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Learn the fundamentals of community organizing to build community power. Trainers will share key strategies for building relationships and collective power to drive change. This participatory experience will help you take the first steps toward building relationships, making important contacts, and developing listening campaigns to understand the needs and concerns of your congregations and communities.
Leader Meeting Before St. Louis City Council Meeting
MCU Regular Meeting
January 21, 2025
6:00 PM
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6:30 PM
CT
St. Louis County Council Chamber, 41 S Central Ave Fl 1, Clayton, MO 63105
Attend as Leaders at the St. Louis County Council Meeting and meet before in person to prepare for commenting during the public meeting.
Trainformative Justice Retreat
MCU Regular Meeting
January 24, 2025
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
ET
The 2025 Transformative Justice planning meeting. We will be speaking about what campaigns and plans we have for 2025.
MCU Environmental Justice Task Force
MCU Regular Meeting
January 24, 2025
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
CT
Zoom
Join virtually to discuss current EJ concerns MCU leaders are working on and share some of your stories as we plan the next round of action for 2025
Education Task Force
MCU Regular Meeting
January 27, 2025
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
CT
After you register, we'll email you a Zoom link.
This is our virtual meeting once a month to talk about Education Task Force issues.
Education Task Force
MCU Regular Meeting
February 24, 2025
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
CT
After you register, we'll email you a Zoom link.
This is our virtual meeting once a month to talk about Education Task Force issues.