5 Ways to Promote Civic Engagement by Your Congregation
Politics from the Pulpit
Include information about the election and the issues at stake. Providing education around issues such as criminal justice reform, police accountability and voting rights helps inform your members and emboldens them to take action on these and other topics of concern to your community.
Reach out to CRS to schedule a staff member or volunteer to speak about social justice.
Encourage Voter Registration
Staff a table with voter registration information before or after services or other gatherings. If you are located in Cook County, you can provide this link in your congregation’s newsletter. While advance registration is preferred, voters may also register on election day by providing two forms of ID.
Promote Important Election Dates
Primary Election - June 28, 2022. It is important to vote during the primary as the candidates for Governor will be selected by each party during this election.
General Election – November 8, 2022
Chicago Mayoral Election - February 23, 2023
District Council Elections - February 23, 2023
Host a Public Education or Voter Registration Event
Invite a candidate to speak to your congregation and community.
In Chicago – Schedule an Empowering Communities for Public Safety Ordinance Teach-In.
Share social media posts or email newsletters from organizations like Community Renewal Society that promote civic engagement. Follow CRS on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For information on this year’s general primary election and early voting locations, click the following links for the surrounding counties: