Our Faith, Our Vote

How Faith Impacts Voting

The problems in our world often seem too big to confront. We see injustice every day and feel that change can’t or won’t happen. But our faith is infused with hope and built on a foundation of action. By serving the vulnerable, feeding the hungry, and standing in solidarity with the oppressed, we serve as God’s hands.

Voting is a natural extension of faithful action. The decisions made by our representatives have a wide-reaching impact. We have enormous potential to make positive change. We must engage our legislators, vote, and encourage everyone in our communities to do the same.

Our faithful voice is needed. It is tempting to disengage from the political process. As people dedicated to creating a just world for all, we know we must be involved.

 Source: https://www.ucc.org/ourfaithourvote

Voting Resources

California Secretary of State website – Elections and Voter Information, General Election November 2024 – https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-nov-5-2024

• Official Voter Information Guide – https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/
  • • Propositions – https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/

2024 Voter Reflection Guide – Interfaith Power and Light – https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/faithvotes/guide/

Cal Matters 2024 Voter Guide – https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2024/

Cal Matters 2024 Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know – https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-ballot-measures-2024/

411.Org (formerly Voter’s Edge; created by the League of Women Voters) – https://www.vote411.org/

Roadmap to Voting – Video recording of September 19 Community Conversation presented by League of Women Voters and Contra Costa County Libraries – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO91KmXZie0

Ballotpedia – California 2024 ballot propositions – https://ballotpedia.org/California_2024_ballot_propositions

November 2024 Election Local Forums

9/26 – Get the Lowdown on 2024 California Propositions (Pros & Cons) – https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/66ac026442fa12abcec8afcb
This event will also be broadcast on CCTV (view online at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/142/Contra-Costa-Television-CCTV) 9/26 at 4 PM, 10/2 at 5 PM, 10/4 at 9 AM, 10/6 at 11 AM, 10/9 at 5 PM, 10/11 at 9 AM, and 10/13 at 11 AM.  CCTV schedule updates for this program here.

9/29 – Our Faith, Our Vote: Discussion of the Ten Statewide Ballot Measures – Pros, Cons and Recommendations – Danville Congregational Church, 11 AM to 12:15 PM

10/1 – San Ramon Valley School Board, Areas 2 & 3, Candidate Forum, 10:00-11:30 AM
San Ramon Community Center, Terrace Room, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon

10/5 – San Ramon Valley School Board, Areas 2 & 3, Candidate Forum, 4:00-5:30 PM, presented by PFLAG SRV
Register here: https://forms.gle/bhreDBvWTxQEboJW6   Address provided after registration.

November 2024 Ballot Recommendations

• League of Women Voters of California – https://lwvc.org/vote/elections/ballot-recommendations
• California Council of Churches IMPACT – https://churchimpact.org/
  • Printable version – https://churchimpact.org/index.php/2024/09/17/california-church-impacts-recommendations-for-statewide-propositions-and-initiatives-on-the-november-2024-general-election/
• Friends Committee on Legislation of California –
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