Super Vigil: Sunday, November 20, 2011
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In the face of the nation's fiscal and employment crises, your prayers and public witness are desperately needed. Twelve legislators, known as the "Super Committee," have been given immense power over budget decisions that will impact many years to come. Social safety net programs such as WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security are in danger of drastic cuts.

Find resources here to plan a Faithful Budget "Super Vigil" praying for the Super Committee to make budget decisions that are just and compassionate.

Super Vigil Planning Toolkit (Download here.)

Super Vigil Planning Toolkit Contents:

1. What is this Super Vigil all about? Get the background here.
2. A step-by-step guide to plan your vigil
3. Timeline and check list
4. Sample Letter of Invitation to Legislators
5. Sample Bulletin Announcement
6. Sample Promotion Flyer
7. Sample Media Advisory to local media outlets
8. Sample Letter to the Editor Resource
9. Make the impact of your vigil go viral: Social Media Guide: Join the Super Vigil Facebook event.

Click here to see the Super Vigil Faithful Budget Litany. Read a reflection by Church of the Brethren Advocacy Assistant Jonathan Stauffer here.

Click here for more vigil liturgical resources from past Faithful Budget vigils on Capitol Hill.

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