Faith & Democracy 2024, a campaign of the Justice & Witness Action Network, calls on local churches across the Central Atlantic Conference, and the Eastern Virginia Association of the Southern Conference, to come together on Sunday, Sep. 22nd for a time of worship and mobilization to call on citizens to vote in the 2024 General Election. (Alternative Sunday, September 29th).

This Campaign is organized around faith and democratic principles of valuing and affirming the voice and dignity of all, especially “the least of these” among us. And, the belief that every person has a right to participate fully, freely and fairly in the democratic process without fear, intimidation, limitations or false information.

As people of faith, our vote serves as a powerful tool to rid our communities of injustice, racism and inequity. There is no better time than now to be faithful to God’s call. The call to engage in public life. The call to fight for justice and liberation. The call to protect our Democracy.

The integrity and legitimacy of our governmental institutions are on the line, and they are necessary to ensure that we have a strong, functioning democracy. A 21st century democracy that represents our growing, diverse nation is imperative. A democracy that welcomes every person’s voice and participation, no matter who they are. This is our vision. This is what we deserve. This is what we demand. This is what we fight for.

Coming together as a people of faith to organize and fight for justice, we can ensure that our nation doesn’t become an authoritarian state and instead moves closer to a true democracy.

Director, Justice & Witness Action Network