GMP Watkins Urges Disciples to Contact Their Legislators About Health Care Reform

Dr. Sharon E. Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), today issued a pastoral letter to the entire church asking all Disciples to "get involved" in the issue of health care reform by calling representatives and Senators with this simple message: "Keep at it."

According to the letter, "I am writing because I believe this is the moment of a generation – when the United States can finally make decent, affordable health care accessible for all. The moral vision is there. The policy expertise is in place. It’s the political will that needs our support. Our legislators need our encouragement in the hard work of reform."

The letter continues, "What we do together now can make a difference for all of us, and especially for those who do not have access to affordable health care, who stand in greatest need of our prayers, our support, and our advocacy."

Contact your representative and Senator today at this toll free number: 888-797-8717.

And, as GMP Watkins says in her letter, "Ask them to achieve affordable, accessible, accountable, and inclusive health care this year."

To download a copy of this important pastoral letter, PLEASE CLICK HERE.