Posts by Rev. Don Burton
JustElders Business Card
Sample cards for your participation in Just Elders 10 x 10 Campaign We are providing MS WORD templates that you can edit for use in your turn-out the vote efforts. Business card side one: 10x10BizCard01 Business card side two: 10x10BizCard02 4Up Post Card 4UpPostCard
Read MoreWhy I am voting…and asking my children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to join me.
Leading Christian congregations was my life work. All of my grandchildren were born before my public ministry ended. Most of them were too young to remember my ministry. They do not remember that I urged people to take advantage of a great American privilege of voting from the pulpit. Christians in America are called to…
Read MoreWe WERE part of an Historic Effort that turned out the vote….
The voices of Just Elders made a difference in an historic election that ended one party rule in the Federal Government. Our thanks to Just Elders who cajoled their grandchildren and nieces and nephews to turn out the vote. Their presence made a difference in many elections. Our thanks to Just Elders who told their…
Read MoreWE ARE PART OF A LARGE MOVEMENT TO GET OUT THE VOTE!
Julie and I voted early. When we went to the city clerk’s office, we were encouraged. There was a steady stream of voters. This stream of early voters, protecting their voice and their vote, could be record setting. People in our state, Wisconsin, can still vote at their municipal clerk’s office until 5:00 p.m. on…
Read MoreOne of my nice nieces is working the campaign…
One of my nice nieces is working the campaign. She posted this picture on Facebook. IT IS 16 DAYS BEFORE THE MIDTERM ELECTION. This what we need to do: Secure your own vote by voting early. Invite others to join us in voting early. Ann Smith and her nice nieces are getting our message out…
Read MoreWe Are Not Alone….
A tweet from Mashable prompted me to remember that before we launched Just Elders we explored many different organizations. Many among us were stunned by what happened in the election. Many were looking to do something constructive. Many were feeling powerless. This short video by Dr. Dana Rovang drove home the question that we needed…
Read MoreMarch For Our Lives
Tomorrow can be a tipping point! Students, teachers, parents and allies around the nation are preparing to “march for their lives” next month to rally for increased gun control and school safety measures. Less than a week ago, the students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida experienced tragedy. Seventeen people — classmates…
Read MoreRepeal of Affordable Care Act?
ONCE AGAIN IT IS TIME TO RESIST! Republicans are making another attempt to repeal The Affordable Care Act. Tell your senators to vote no on the Graham, Cassidy bill. OVER 60% OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT OBAMACARE REPAIRED! If they vote for this bill who do they represent? Since the bill will not be implemented until…
Read MoreCall to Action
The Just Elders Action Team has called on all retreat attendees to gather colleagues and friends into local and virtual chapters. This is a call to renew and enjoy relationships with those whom we share the journey for justice. As we share our stories, we believe that we will discern and define Just Elders as…
Read MoreCongress is on Vacation…..
This may be a good time to track them down at home? If you are not known at their local office, is this a time for a visit or a phone call? You can find their local contact information on this page. Let them know that you are very concerned about… President’s Nuclear Saber rattling?…
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