Dear ,

I'm feeling a bit distracted this week by all that is occuring in the world. Horrified by the killing in Israel and fearful of likely escalation, I join those praying for peace and longterm solutions. 

The disfunction in the U.S. Congress has been distracting as well.

But, it is only 27 days till the elections and only 24 more days of early voting. People of faith can make a difference by voting and voting our values. We need to stay focused. 

2) Send this message to friends and family members. Put in your congregation's bulletin too.

Have you voted in Virginia's elections? Between now and November 4 you can vote early and register when you vote early. Here's the list of early voting locations and teams https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/.  Absentee ballots must be requested by October 27. You can also register and vote on November 7 at your home polling place. 

3) Sign up to be an election protection advocate. The shifts are only 4 hours on election day, and you will receive training. Check out the announcement below for more details.

We will also be organizing a few canvasses on October 28th and November 4th. More information coming.  

Sincerely,

Kim Bobo
Executive Director

• Now: All Virginia: Early Voting
• 10/16: Norfolk: Meet the Candidates Event, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
• 10/17: Virginia Beach: Meet the Candidates Event, Location TBD
• 10/22: Arlington & Alexandria: Candidating, Walter Reed Community Center
• 11/07: All Virginia: Election Day!

Voting is an important part of faithful citizenship. So far, 61 faith communities have made the 100% Voting commitment. Click below for information and to join in!

We also got commitments this week from three seminaries: Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and Virginia Theological Seminary!

Volunteer to be an election protection voter advocate on election day, November 7, in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Loudoun or Prince William. Election Protection voter advocates are the first line of defense for voting rights across Virginia. You will join a network of hundreds of Virginians across the Commonwealth answering questions and reporting problems during early voting and on election day. Volunteers are trained and guided throughout the entire process and are paid a stipend for their work. Become a defender of democracy and sign up to protect the vote. Click below to register and find shift times and locations.  

Not sure about your district or your registration?

If you aren’t sure about your new House and Senate districts, check today at the fabulous website run by the Virginia Public Access Project – VPAP. Simply type your home address and you’ll get info about your new House and Senate Districts and who is running in the primary election and the general election. 

Or, if you are not sure if you are registered, you can confirm your registration by checking with the Virginia Department of Elections using the button below. Don't forget, Virginia has same day voter registration, so make a plan to vote on election day even if you're not registered!

The greatest impact cannot be made alone. Get involved with VICPP and be a part of the mission to advocate for a more just and sustainable world, starting right here in our own communities. 

Click the buttons below to spread the word and to forward this email, and to donate to VICPP, an organization that has been doing impactful work for decades.   

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy advocates racial, social, and economic justice in Virginia’s policies and practices through education, prayer, and action.