What is the 1000 Congregations Campaign?
The 1000 Congregations Campaign enables congregations of all faiths to engage in dialogue, discernment, education and prayer on the death penalty. Read our letter of invitation.
What does it mean when a congregation signs-up?
Participating congregations agree to engage in dialogue, discernment, education and prayer on the death penalty. Signing-up does not signify that a congregation has taken a position on the death penalty. A congregation is not committed to engaging in specific activities, but rather encouraged to tailor activities and materials to meet the needs of that congregation.
How does my congregation sign-up? By returning a completed Sign-up Form, your congregation will have access to a variety of free resources on the death penalty for faith communities including films, speakers, brochures, curriculum, sample homilies and bulletin announcements, and more.
How does my organization endorse the campaign? By returning a completed Organizational Endorsement Form, your organization will be added the list of endorsing organizations.
What resources are available?
We offer a variety of resources for all faith denominations, including:
A 1000 Congregations Campaign membership poster to display at your congregation.
Films and Discussion Guides
Guest Speakers:
Victims' Family Members, Death Penalty Experts, Wrongfully Convicted Individuals, Families of Death Row Prisoners, Law Enforcement, and Theologians.
Curriculum/ Lesson Plans
Educational Brochures
Liturgical resources
Sample Bulletin Announcements
Membership Poster (1st poster is free for congregations that have signed-up, additional posters are $5 each)
A volunteer liaison will be assigned to your congregation to answer questions and help your congregation utilize the resources.
How do I get access these materials?
A few of the materials are available on our website, however your congregation must sign-up to get access to all of the resources and to receive a membership poster. Return completed sign-up forms to the address below.
1000 Congregations Campaign c/o DPF 870 Market St. Ste. 859
San Francisco, CA 94102
Is there a deadline for signing-up?
No, this is an ongoing campaign that can be scheduled to accommodate religious holidays and the needs of your congregation.
What happens after my congregation participates in the 1000 Congregations Campaign?
Please let us know about your experience by filling out a returning this Feedback Form. This will enable us improve the experiences of all participants.
