Advocacy Day 2025
This year’s theme is the crisis in care resulting from the 2019 auto no-fault insurance changes in Michigan. Available care for survivors has become drastically reduced and is often unavailable. As a result, seriously injured Michiganders are being stripped of their inherent worth and dignity and even dying. Faith leaders have been asking state policymakers to resolve this humanitarian crisis, amplifying the concerns of medical professionals.
The legislation we will focus on would (1) provide sustainable reimbursement rates for medical providers and (2) increase the number of hours that family caregivers can be reimbursed. This is a bipartisan and moral issue. The facts are clear, but legislation to correct the 2019 laws has yet to pass. We believe bringing people of faith together will help raise awareness and get this done.
Questions? Contact the Advocacy Day team at [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES
*All times Eastern Standard Time
January 27 – 7:00 PM – Advocacy Day Launch
February 12 – 12:15-12:45 PM – Lunch and Learn: Advocacy Day 2025 via the Michigan Conference’s Facebook page.
February 24 – 7:00 PM – Training #1
March 3 – 7:00 PM – Training #2
March 12 – 7:30 AM – Advocacy Day in Lansing
March 17 – 7:00 PM – DebriefRESOURCES
Parking Map
Click on the map below to download.
Hotel Block
Reserve a room at Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Lansing, 600 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. The hotel is a half a mile from the Capitol.
Important Documents
Coming Soon
Articles
WHAT
The 2025 Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol will be held on Wednesday, March 12. Last year, 200 United Methodists and friends from across Michigan spent the day advocating with their state legislators, and this year, we hope to grow that participation.
Activities include meetings with legislators, letter writing, poster making for the press conference, prayer in the Capitol rotunda, and prayer and worship in the sanctuary at Central UMC, across the street from the Capitol.
WHO
This event is for anyone who cares about justice and advocacy concerns in Michigan. In other words, everyone!
WHEN
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
*All times Eastern Standard Time
7:30 AM Registration and refreshments
8:30 AM Welcome
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Advocacy Activities
11:30 AM Press Conference
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Worship
Official events conclude after worship. Capitol tours are optional at 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM. Sign-up is included in the registration form.
COST
Pay what you can. Recommended fee is $30 which covers materials, refreshments and lunch.
Support the ongoing work of Advocacy Day!
Consider donating as an individual, group or congregation to make this an annual and sustainable ministry.
- Supporting Members – Donate up to $100
- Sustaining Members – Donate $500+
- Special Advocates – Donate $1,000+
WHERE
Central United Methodist, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Sharing your important voice; What you need to know.
We have valuable voices. Sharing our reason, experience and faith with law makers can impact policy and encourage action. Send messages by mail, email, or phone call. The latter two can be timelier. If you are planning to visit them on Advocacy Day, March 12, let them know you are coming. If they offer you an appointment, be sure to let us know for coordinating purposes at [email protected].- Find your state representative on this web page. Find your state senator on this web page. You’ll obtain their contact information, including addresses and phone numbers. Write to each separately.
- Consider hosting a letter-writing party or other opportunities.
- Consider writing and/or collecting the letters during worship and including them in the prayer of dedication.
- If calling a legislator’s office, talking to a staff member can also be helpful.
- This article from Michigan State University has helpful guidelines.