This year, Colorado Gives Day is on December 10. But why not start early? From November 1 through December 10, every donation you make will be boosted from a $1M+ Incentive Fund made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Each nonprofit including CFCU will receive a share of this fund based on the percentage of the total that CFCU raises. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100. If you choose this option, your donation will be automatically matched. There’s nothing more you need to do to double your impact.
Your donation will support the work we do to reduce injuries and deaths caused by improper use of firearms. With your help we can
Unite faith communities and amplify our voices in the prophetic work of speaking against the culture of violence proliferated by firearms
Participate in public health efforts that reduce gun-related deaths and injuries
Provide faith-based resources for congregations, for preaching and praying about issues of gun violence.
Advocate for sensible gun laws and inform you about advocacy opportunities, especially during the legislative session.
Examine issues of gun violence and their causes through the lens of faith and provide programs and events to reduce harm.
Mark the 12th Sandy Hook Anniversary and the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on Dec. 11 -15 by Planning an Awareness Activity for Your Congregation
December 14 marks the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook grade school shooting that was a turning point for so many of us. The Newtown Action Alliance will be hosting the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on December 11 in Washington D.C. Newtown Action Alliance
Historically, CFCU has staged outdoor vigils and posted signs and banners to raise awareness about the unacceptable toll gun violence takes on our children and communities. As CFCU embarks on its next decade, we feel it’s important to remind our congregations about why this work must continue and engage new supporters. So, we are proposing an inward-facing, congregational approach this year from Dec. 11 -15. CFCU congregations are encouraged to host a prayer/meditation, candle lighting or presentation; sing a special song; bring in a speaker; publicize opportunities to volunteer.
Please also tell us what you are planning...the time, date, location and a contact so we can share it in our December Digest.
Resources for Your Congregation's
December Awareness Activity in Honor of all the Victims of Gun Violence
Please feel free to use the resources linked below. For each of these you will have to make a copy or download the file.
The November edition of the Digest offered an article, written by Stephanie Greenberg that was incorrectly linked. Below is the article in full with correct links.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules
in Favor of Federal Ban on Ghost Guns
Article submitted by Stephanie Greenberg, Congregation Bonai Shalom
On October 8th , the U.S. Supreme Court supported the legality of a 2022 regulation issued by the Biden administration on ghost guns -- firearms lacking serial numbers whose use has proliferated in crimes across the country. Ghost guns can be quickly assembled from kits purchased online without the serial numbers used to trace guns or background checks on purchasers that are required for other firearms.
The justices heard arguments in the administration's appeal of a lower court's decision that the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority in requiring manufacturers of firearms kits and parts to mark their products with serial numbers, obtain licenses, and conduct background checks on purchasers, as already required for other commercially made firearms.
The Court in a 5-4 vote ruled to leave the order in place while a challenge moves forward in lower courts. On October 14th, the Supreme Court again ruled to leave in place the government’s ban, this time voiding the lower court’s decision pending further litigation.
Despite these encouraging decisions, the Supreme Court in June rejected a federal rule banning bump stocks, devices that enable semiautomatic weapons to fire rapidly like fully automatic firearms.
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