Wow! We had a great turn-out on January 13, 2026, for the ICCT Webinar on Advocating with Compassion with Susannah Tuttle from NC Council of Churches Eco-Justice Connection. We recommend watching the video recording on ICCT’s YouTube Channel here and downloading the slides and presentation notes if you like.
It’s great basic training on how the NC General Assembly operates. Watch for more training to come.
We also announced the launch of our Valentine Card Campaign and an exciting new ICCT initiative called ICAN (Interfaith Climate Advocates Network) that will support you as you make your voice heard. ICAN matches you with others in your voting districts to connect and build relationships with your elected officials and talk about what you love through the lens of faith. Whether or not you attended the webinar, we hope you’ll continue the momentum by participating in the Valentine Cards Campaign and the launch of ICAN.
Valentine Cards for Elected Officials
We invite everyone in ICCT to write Valentine cards to your state and congressional representatives.
- Use the Find Your Legislators link to identify your representatives.
- Find sample Valentine messages here or you’re welcome to create your own.
- Shop local for cards, or make your own. This could be a fun family project and a great way to get your children and grandchildren involved.
Once completed, simply mail your card or drop it off at your elected official’s office. The physical address for the NC General Assembly is The Legislative Building, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601. You can find the mailing address for your Congressional representative by searching Find Your Legislators.
Explore or Join ICAN
To join ICAN or receive more information, please complete this short form. Filling out the form does not obligate you to join—you’re welcome to learn more and decide at your own pace.
We ask for your address (or voting districts) only to help us connect participants who live in the same state and congressional districts. Your actual address will not be shared.
What Happens Next
- We’ll introduce you to others in ICAN who are in your district and encourage you to meet – preferably in person or online if needed. First groups will meet in February, but new members will be added as they join.
- We’ll schedule a Zoom meeting in early March with all current ICAN members to review step-by-step guidance and sample scripts for scheduling an introductory meeting with your elected representatives to start building a relationship. Experienced ICCT advocates are available to accompany your group, if helpful.
- As ICAN grows, we’ll share educational resources, issue briefings, and additional scripts to support future advocacy on specific issues.
This is a new and growing effort, and we appreciate your patience as we build it together. Please share the webinar recording with friends and neighbors who may also be interested in joining ICAN.
If you have questions or reflections, or would like to learn more, feel free to contact us at Advocacy.ICCTriangle@gmail.com.
Submitted by Cesanne Berry and Bobbi Mullins, ICCT Advocacy Co-Chairs
