Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice

An Interfaith Alliance Promoting Peace and Justice for All

Serving San Luis Obispo County, California

Who we are

Candlelight Vigil at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice is a coalition of clergy and laity in San Luis Obispo County, California, who believe that the inclusive love of God is the basis for promoting compassion, generosity, non-violence, and respect for diversity. We seek to influence public discourse and to enhance the quality of life through on-going education and strategic advocacy.

Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice Calendar of Events
Upcoming events	Who, What	Where
General Meeting Thursday September 23	"Pieces of the Poverty Puzzle" This is the first of the 2010-11 General Meetings to which CCCLJ invites the public. During the first half of the meeting, Jessica Rothhaar representing Health Access and Biz Steinberg from CAPSLO will offer their perspectives on poverty at the statewide and SLO County levels respectively. During the second half, participants will join one of three small groups and explore various solutions to the crisis of poverty. Those interactive groups include People's Self Help Housing, Poverty Bridge, and Green Jobs. 6:30 pm Meeting starts! For more information: Rich Kurrasch at 805.704.3356	United Church of Christ (Congregational) at 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd in San Luis Obispo
Hunger Walk September 26	On Sunday afternoon, September 26, 2:00 pm, the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County and CCCLJ will sponsor a countywide Hunger Walk. Participants may join with other Walkers in seven communities, including Five cities, Atascadero, Cambria, Los Osos, Morro Bay/Cayucos, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo. The Food Bank Coalition, non-profit partners, and local congregations help feed about 40,000 San Luis Obispo County citizens each year. Some 40% are children, many are seniors on fixed incomes. Almost half of the families have at least one working adult. In today's economy, the need still grows.	To register as a Walker or to sponsor a Walker, contact the Food Bank Coalition
Looking Ahead: CCCLJ Gala November 18	CCCLJ will host a Gala honoring Sister Theresa Harpin, CSJ, for her remarkable gift, "Get on the Bus," Thursday, Nov. 18. You are invited to share a Season of Thanksgiving with the CCCLJ family and the many friends with whom we work throughout the year. For further information, Rich Kurrasch at 805.704.3356.