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Legislative Advocacy Days - 2005 General Assembly
You are invited to participate in the Day of All People of Faith on February 3, 2005 at the Virginia General Assembly. The day-long event affirms the work of the faith community to fulfill its mission to unite people of faith to build a more just and sustainable Commonwealth.
On February 3, 2005 - we will:
• meet with legislators at the Capitol in Richmond
• meet with other advocates around issues of common concern
• share stories of the interfaith community
We are arranging for three tracks:
Introducing Advocacy - experiencing state government for the first time including a tour of the Capitol, contact with helpful guides, and a behind the scenes look at the General Assembly
Legislative Immersion - education about the legislative process and how to participate as a person of faith
Influencing the Agenda - issue briefs for those prepared to visit their legislators
For more information, please contact the office
Phone: 804-643-2474
E-mail: office@Virginia Interfaith Center.org
Calendar of Days of Faith at the Assembly
United Methodist Day
Date: Thursday, January 27th
Contact: www.vaumc.org
Roman Catholic Day
Date: Monday, January 31st (rain date, February 7)
Contact: www.richmonddiocese.org/ojp/
Date with the State - Jewish Day at the Assembly
Date: Wednesday February 2nd
Contact: www.jewishrichmond.com
A Day for All People of Faith sponsored by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and its faith partners throughout Virginia
Date: February 3th
In 2005 there will be three tracks:
Introducing Advocacy - experiencing state government for the first time including a tour of the Capitol, contact with helpful guides, and a behind the scenes look at the General Assembly
Legislative Immersion - education about the legislative process and how to participate as a person of faith
Influencing the Agenda - issue briefs for those prepared to visit their legislators
Contact: office@virginiainterfaithcenter.org
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