Christian Appeal to Christian Elected Officials

The latest Circle of Protection letter appeals especially to Christian elected officials: “Our Lord Jesus said that the nations will be judged by how they treat people who are hungry or thirsty, immigrants, people who can’t afford basic life necessities, people who need health care, and prisoners.” Most of the people who voted for President Trump are Christians, as are 88 percent of the members of the 119th Congress.

As congressional leadership moves toward a massive budget bill, church leaders in the Circle of Protection are urging that they not cut Medicaid, SNAP, or other low-income programs. “It would be wrong to take food and health care away from struggling families to finance tax cuts for high-income people,” they write.

This Circle letter also expresses appreciation for bipartisan interest in expanding the Child Tax Credit and urges that improvements in the program should prioritize low-income working families.

Read the letter below:

A Bill That Would Give the President More Authority to Make Spending Decisions

The Circle of Protection is opposing an appropriations bill that would cut assistance programs and give the President more authority to make spending decisions. 

“As we read news reports of how the administration is making big changes across the government, we note that many of these changes will make life harder for low-income and vulnerable people,” says a new letter from the Circle. “This makes us wary of Congress giving yet more authority to the administration.”

This letter recounts how the administration dismantled USAID and the resulting harm to struggling people around the world.  It notes that 88% of the current members of Congress identify themselves as Christian and appeals to them to protect people in need.

Returning to Jesus: Practicing Lent in Our Time

📢 This Lent, over 100 faith leaders across traditions have come together to issue a powerful call: Return to Jesus and stand with the vulnerable.

In times of crisis, our faith calls us to action. Let’s make this Lent a time of renewal, repentance, and justice.

🙏 Read the letter, sign, and find ways to engage: Lent2025.com

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