Labor in the Pulpit, On the Bimah

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in the pulpits
on the bimah
on the minbar

2007 Interfaith Resources for Services about Worker Justice

Celebrate the sacred link between faith and work. Labor-Religion Coalitions across New York coordinate presentations in congregations by union members or labor leaders, often over Labor Day weekend.

The Labor-Religion affiliate in the Albany, NY area will introduce Labor in the Pulpits (and a series of clergy breakfasts beginning in 2008) at a Holiday Celebration on December 11, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM at NYSUT headquarters, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham, NY. .

For a invitation to post in your place of worship, click here [Adobe Reader is necessary to open the PDF flyer.] Please call Martha (213-6000, Ext. 6294) by Dec. 3 if you would lke to attend.

For a program overview created by the national organization Interfaith Worker Justice for Labor Day 2007 is available by clicking here . (Adobe Reader is necessary to open this PDF document.)

The Labor-Religion Coalition in New York's Capital Region developed a Labor Day bulletin insert (PDF) inviting congregations to participate in Capital District Worker Center programs.

Click here for additional worship materials (Labor in the Pulpit/ On the Bimah/ In the Minbar) from Interfaith Worker Justice. Most are available in pdf format, for example, "Remember the Immigrant" bulletin inserts, Jewish Reflection, Labor in the Minbar, Muslim Labor Day Resources, General Reflections for Labor in the Pulpits Speakers, What You Can Do and additional contacts and resources.

Begun in 1996, the project is a joint effort of Interfaith Worker Justice and the AFL-CIO.