Some congregational groups have taken positions on school funding and public education. Here is a sampling of materials developed by several of these groups. Many of these materials include contact information for obtaining additional materials.

Bulletin Litany (70KB, may take a few minutes with dial-up connections)
"A Litany for Education and Schools" developed by The National Council of Churches

Education Questions (156KB, may take a few minutes with dial-up connections)
The National Council of Churches Committee on Public Education crafted these two sets of questions. The first set of questions is general in nature and intended for personal reflection and perhaps as a catalyst for discussion in a small group or other adult education setting. The second set of questions is intended to be addressed to candidates.

Message on Public Education 2005 (160KB, may take a few minutes with dial-up connections)
A newsletter from the United Church of Christ, Justice & Witness Ministries. The articles in this resource, along with the sidebar on the first page, are designed to stimulate conversation about federal public education issues that affect children and their teachers. Use them in a group considering the meaning of our faith in the world - your adult education class, your social action committee, your women's fellowship, or your youth group. Use the prayer for teachers in any setting you deem appropriate. For additional hard copies, or for copies of the articles in printer-friendly format, contact : Jan Resseger, Minister for Public Education and Witness at UCC Justice & Witness Ministries, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100 (866-822-8224 x 3711). And look for additional resources on the Education page of the UCC's website

United Church of Christ Pastor Packet (30KB) with Bulletin Inserts (22KB)
Includes complete sermons written by Ohio UCC pastors, a litany to celebrate educators, a hymn, three bulletin inserts, to help members of your congregation with the issues, and a brochures that suggests questions for discussion and for political candidates. Feel free to use the sermons verbatim, or use them in any way you see fit.