Interfaith Advocacy and Policy Research for Social Justice - Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Intake University of Saint Thomas Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning
Voice - Intake Minnesota Council of Churches
Fax - Minnesota Council of Churches
Voice
Application process
Call; visit website to join network of advocates, sign up to receive email alerts, learn about upcoming events or read updated issue papers
Fees
Donations accepted; membership fees
Service area
MN
Description
Advances social justice in Minnesota through interfaith advocacy, research, and public engagement on key legislative issues. Offers the following: - Conducts research and policy analysis on social justice topics - Develops a legislative agenda each year before the opening of the Minnesota Legislature - Hosts the annual Day on the Hill during the legislative session, briefing participants on social justice issues and facilitating visits with legislators - Mobilizes advocates through email alerts, published issue papers, and annual lobby events - Leads forums, workshops, and provides speakers on topics such as poverty, health care, housing, children's issues, criminal justice, environmental stewardship, and tax policy NOTE: Does NOT provide individual legal advice or advocacy support and does not have an attorney on staff
Last Assured
11/25/2025
Providing organization
Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
A nonpartisan interfaith organization that unites the Minnesota Council of Churches, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Islamic Center of Minnesota to advocate for social justice and influence legislation in Minnesota.