Email from Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice

On Thursday, November 9, we heard from Brian Silva, Vice President of Outreach and Engagement for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State about they case they filed with the National Women’s Law Center seeking to strike down Missouri’s abortion ban as a clear violation of the church-state separation provided in Missouri’s Constitution.

The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 16 at 11 a.m. in St. Louis. This hearing will be the state’s second attempt to dismiss the case. While supporters are asked NOT to engage in any public activity (like a rally) at this stage of the case, here’s how you can show support and be involved:

Plaintiffs and partners can attend the hearing in St. Louis (1-2 hours). Faith leaders are asked to be in clerical garb to remain the visual reminder in the court of the strong support abortion rights has in faith communities. Special thanks to Abortion Access MO who will organize this on the ground!
Can’t attend? Join a short debrief via Zoom on Friday, November 17 at 11:45 a.m.

Please RSVP for either opportunity here.

Volunteer Opportunity: Lunch & Locks

Join us at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion on Wednesday, December 6 to assemble gun lock packets for distribution. Email Laura Rose with questions about this event at lrose@womensvoicesraised.org.

Shop for a Cause

Visit us at an in-person event, or shop for magnets online at womensvoicesraised.org/magnets.

Volunteer Opportunity: North City Photo ID Project

Choose between two dates:

Wednesday, November 29, 5:30-8 p.m./

Tuesday, December 5, noon-2:30 p.m.

Central Reform Congregation

5020 Waterman Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63108

Please register here.

The Women’s Voices Racial Justice Committee and the Ashrei Foundation are co-sponsoring two training sessions to prepare volunteers to help people obtain identification documents in the North City Photo ID Project. Many Missourians cannot readily produce the proof of identity documents and navigate the systems required to obtain an ID, disproportionately impacting communities of color, the elderly and homebound, people navigating residential instability, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals. Possession of a valid photo ID is not only necessary to access a multitude of services, including health insurance, housing, employment, banking/credit, and public benefits, but is now required to vote in Missouri.

Join Us for Giving Tuesday, the Global Day of Giving on November 28, 2023

Give generously this Giving Tuesday to Women's Voices and other causes that are close to your heart.

>Mark your calendar for November 28th.

>Give. On November 28, make a gift to Women's Voices.

>Support our organization by becoming a member.

>Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact on November 28 by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our organization.

Let’s rally together to build stronger communities.

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