Justice and Witness
We are involved in local, national, and global concerns. Currently we are participating in the projects listed here, and more people are always welcome! To get involved in any of these projects, or to suggest another project you're invovled in, please contact the liason listed below.
TIHAN: Tucson Interfaith HIV/Aids Network: A network of faith communities educating, supporting, and nurturing the community surrounding persons affected by HIV and AIDS. Jerry Diaz is our TIHAN petal leader. Contact him at calabazamusic@yahoo.com. Rev. Briget is a TIHAN board member. Web Site: www.tihan.org
Zambian Children's Fund: An orphanage and school for children surrounded by the AIDS genocide. Web Site: www.zambianchildrensfund.org/index.htm.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns: A wide range of activities and affiliations in support of our Open and Affirming commitment.
Our Churches Wider Mission: The support we offer from our local congregation to the Conference and national UCC ministries. Website: http://www.ucc.org/ocwm
We are also involved in these additional projects.
Habitat for Humanity/Tucson: Tucson's chapter of the national nonprofit which builds affordable sweat equity housing. Web Site: Click Here
Community Food Bank: A citywide clearinghouse and organizational network for feeding the hungry of Tucson. Web Site: communitybank.com
DATA: Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa: A national orginization working to obtain promised funding to Africa. Web Site: www.data.org.