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Division for Church in Society

As you know, 45 million Americans have no health care coverage, including more than eight million children. The involvement of faith communities underscores the moral and ethical dimensions of this growing problem and highlights the imperative to respond. We cannot afford to remain silent. Speak up for an America where everyone has health care coverage!

The National Interfaith Advisory Board appreciates your commitment to Cover the Uninsured Week. This week, we are pleased to announce that the Jewish, Christian and Muslim Action Kits and additional materials for the faith community are available online!

These following materials can be downloaded at www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org/interfaith:

• The Action Kit for Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith communities -- for use in the weeks leading up to, during and after Cover the Uninsured Week. The Action Kits include action steps, group discussion resources, prayers, sermon resources and bulletin insert/flier attachments.
• National Interfaith Advisory Board Letter -- describes the critical role of the interfaith community.
• Action Steps -- suggests ways the faith community can become involved in Cover the Uninsured Week.
• The Call to Care -- can be used as a responsive reading or to raise awareness and gain support for people who are uninsured. The Call to Care may also be used at a prayer breakfast, in newsletters or bulletins, or posted in a gathering place. 

These materials can be viewed and downloaded at www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org/interfaith. Additional Cover the Uninsured Week materials are available at www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org/materials. We also encourage you to visit and use the Cover the Uninsured Week Event Planning Center, an interactive resource for anyone planning a Cover the Uninsured Week, event at http://plan.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org . For more information, call (202) 572-2848.

In faith and friendship,

The Rev. Dr. Eileen W. Lindner
National Interfaith Advisory Board, Chair

CHURCH IN SOCIETY BOARD: For your information and interest.

Dear friends in faith:

Cover the Uninsured Week, May 1-8, is next week! More than 1,200 activities are scheduled to take place nationwide. The involvement of the faith community is critical to the success of the Week and we would like to thank you again for your support of and participation in this year's effort.

Included in this week's e-mail:
1.  See Cover the Uninsured Week National Launch Event
2.  National Day of Prayer - May 5, 2005
3.  Events Taking Place Near You
4.  Cover the Uninsured Week Interfaith Resources and Materials
5. Involve Your Faith Community in Cover the Uninsured Week Events

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1. You Can See the National Launch Event
This year’s national launch will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Washington , DC . You can watch the National Launch Event from your computer. Visit www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org on or after April 27, 2005 for instructions on how to view the Web cast!

2. National Day of Prayer - May 5, 2005
If you are involved in an interfaith activity on the National Day of Prayer, May 5, 2005, consider including Cover the Uninsured Week handouts and materials at your event. Visit www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org/materials to download or order free Cover the Uninsured Week posters, stickers, fliers, and more.

3. Events Taking Place Near You
More than 100 interfaith events are scheduled to take place nationwide. It's not too late for your faith community to get involved! Please encourage your faith community to visit www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org/events to see what events are happening in your community. If you are planning an event, please visit the Event Planning Center at http://plan.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org where you can register an event, send invitations and set up a personal event Web page that will be linked to www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org.

4. Cover the Uninsured Week Interfaith Resources and Materials
You can download interfaith materials, including Christian, Jewish and Muslim prayers and study guides, by visiting www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org/interfaith. These and other Cover the Uninsured Week materials can be used and distributed to the faith community in prayer services, interfaith breakfasts, study sessions, and more throughout the Week.

5. Involve Your Faith Community in Cover the Uninsured Week Events
In addition to the more than 100 interfaith events taking place across the country, there are over 1,200 health fairs, small business seminars, campus events, and more being planned for Cover the Uninsured Week. We encourage you and your faith community to participate in events taking place near you. For a complete listing of events, visit www.CoverTheUninsuredWeek.org/events.

Thank you for helping to make Cover the Uninsured Week a meaningful week for the uninsured. If you have any questions, please contact Sally Kurtz at (202) 572-2848 or sally.kurtz@gmmb.com.

Cover the Uninsured Week 2005 is supported by:

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