Sunday Morning Worship
Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 14, 2026
11:00 AM
Preacher: Rev. Adriene Thorne
The recent Supreme Court decision has renewed questions about voting access and civic participation. So what can communities do now to strengthen democracy and ensure every voice can be heard?
As Raphael Warnock said:
A vote is a prayer for the kind of world we want to live in.
The resources below are designed to help people stay informed, prepared, and engaged in civic life. These resources include nonpartisan voter information, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support participation in your community.
A voting plan makes participation easier and more intentional.
1. Create Your Voting Plan
Decide:
✓ Will you vote early, by mail, or on Election Day?
✓ How will you get to your polling location?
✓ Do you know what identification or documents may be required?
✓ Have you reviewed your ballot in advance?
Write your plan down and share it with a friend, neighbor, or family member.
Democracy grows stronger when communities participate together.
2. Add key dates to your calendar:
• Voter registration deadlines
• Early voting periods
• Mail ballot request deadlines
• Election Day
National Midterm Calendar
• Bipartisan Policy Center — 2026 Midterm Key Dates & Events
3. Even if you’ve voted before, confirm your registration status before Election Day.
Resources:
• Vote.gov Registration Lookup
• Rock the Vote Registration Tools
• NYC Votes Registration Information
4. Register to Vote
National Resources
New York City Resources
5. Know your voting options before Election Day.
Find information on:
• Early voting
• Mail-in ballots
• In-person polling locations
Reminder: Your early voting location may differ from your Election Day location.
6. Reviewing your ballot beforehand can help you make informed decisions and avoid surprises.
Resources:
• U.S. Vote Foundation Sample Ballot Tool
• NYC Board of Elections Candidate Information
A nonpartisan app that helps voters:
• Register to vote
• Access election information
• View sample ballots
• Learn about candidates and ballot measures
Nonpartisan voter resources from the League of Women Voters:
• Voting guides
• Candidate information
• Registration support
• English and Spanish resources
Focused on:
• Encouraging informed participation
• Voter education
• Expanding civic engagement
Membership is open to ages 16+.
Resources and organizing around:
• Community engagement
• Policy advocacy
• Leadership development
Focused on helping young voters:
• Verify registration
• Understand ballots
• Learn about policy issues
Support outreach and voter education in your community.
Election Protection Volunteers
Help support fair and accessible elections by:
• Answering voter questions
• Monitoring polling places
• Documenting concerns
• Supporting voter access
Training opportunities:
Manhattan — May 23
Hands Off Our Vote: Election Protection Volunteer Training
Staten Island — May 30
Hands Off Our Vote: Election Protection Volunteer Training
Brooklyn — June 6
Hands Off Our Vote: Election Protection Volunteer Training
Additional opportunities:
• Election Protection — We The Action
• Election Protection Coalition
Help neighbors, students, congregations, and local communities register and participate.
Training:
• League of Women Voters Registration Guide
Mobilize Black Voters in the South
Since 2018, the organization has worked to mobilize voters of color in voter suppression states through outreach, education, and relationship-building.
Reclaim Our Vote Campaign
Volunteer opportunities include:
• Postcard writing
• Phone banking
• Voter outreach efforts focused on Black communities in the South
Youth leadership and civic engagement focused on:
• Voting participation
• Civic education
• Leadership development
• Community organizing
Poll workers help elections run smoothly and support accessible participation.
• Remind friends and family to register
• Offer rides to the polls
• Host a ballot research gathering
• Share voter resources
• Organize community conversations
• Volunteer locally
Democracy is not only built in courtrooms or capitol buildings. It is shaped in kitchens, sanctuaries, libraries, barbershops, union halls, sidewalks, and school cafeterias through conversation, participation, and collective action.