The United Church of Christ's mission calls us to welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all. Living out that call means speaking boldly in the public square through public policy advocacy and election engagement that shape our common life together.

But are you confused about what your church can and can't do this election season? You're not alone. Many congregations avoid political engagement altogether, unsure of the rules, while others charge in without knowing the risks.

As we head into the 2026 election, now is the time to get clear. This webinar cuts through the confusion around 501(c)(3) status and IRS guidelines, giving you practical, actionable guidance on how your congregation can engage boldly and legally in the public square this election season.

This webinar features Heather Kimmel (United Church of Christ’s General Counsel), Rev. Michael Neuroth (Director of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy), and Rushad Thomas (Domestic Policy Advocate of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy).

Resources:

Our Faith Our Vote Homepage
https://www.ucc.org/our-faith-our-vote/

Download the Our Faith Our Vote Toolkit
https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/upload...

UCC Washington DC Office Homepage:
https://www.ucc.org/office-of-public-...

Join the Justice & Peace Action Network
https://votervoice.net/JAWM/register

IRS Documents (Tax Guide for Churches & Religious Organizations)
o    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/rr20...
o    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1828...

The Rules of the Game - A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations
https://afj.org/wp-content/uploads/20...

Sign up to be a Poll Worker:
https://www.powerthepolls.org/ucc

Sign up for Poll Chaplain training:
https://www.turnoutsunday.com/poll-ch...