Southern Christian Coalition

08/21/2026

Monday, members from West Tennessee For the People, MICAH, Indivisible Memphis, SOCM, retired judges, faith leaders/ Southern Christian Coalition, and local residents all across West Tennessee came together to call on Mason Alderman to hold a public hearing on the contract with ICE and CoreCivic.

The argument was simple - this facility is immoral, inhumane and it's harming our neighbors. The Mason Alderman agreed to a public hearing. People power works.

08/17/2026

Faith tells us to care for the sick. Policy decides whether we can.
Join us for a free two-part seminar on the state of healthcare in Tennessee facilitated by Dr. Amy Gordon Bono, MD, MPH
Sept 20 & 27 | 9:15 AM | Fellowship Hall, Calvary UMC, Nashville
Free, open to all, no registration required.
Sept 20: How did we get here? Dr. Cosby Stone, Jr., MD, MPH
Sept 27: How can policy promote healing and wholeness? Shana Watkins, TN Justice Center
Bring your questions. Bring a friend.

08/11/2026

God of justice and mercy, keep us from confusing an election with the whole work of democracy. Strengthen us to remain present, organized, and faithful to one another. Help us listen to those most affected by public decisions and continue building communities where every person can flourish.

Share this prayer with your congregation or community.

07/02/2026

Our faith is revealed by how we treat the most vulnerable. No parent of a terminally ill child should have to choose between lifesaving care and the fear of deportation. Every child bears the image of God and deserves compassion, dignity, and care. Governor Lee and Attorney General Skrmetti have the power to change this. We pray they will choose mercy.

06/25/2026

Get in GOOD Trouble.

The fight for justice didn’t end with the Civil Rights Movement. It continues today.

Join us for the Annual John Lewis Way March as we honor the legacy of Rep. John Lewis by putting our faith into action.

If you’re a faith leader, gather with us at 7:45 AM to stand together before the march begins.

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕢 Faith Leaders: 7:45 AM
📍 Right of the stage at the Tennessee State Archives Building

As John Lewis reminded us: “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

Let’s show up together for justice, dignity, and the Beloved Community.

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06/17/2026

Whenever those in power need a distraction, someone on the margins becomes the target.

Today, it is immigrants.

We must refuse the politics of fear and stand with the vulnerable, tell the truth, and defend the dignity of every human being.

Not because it is easy.

Because it is right.

Thank you for taking a stand Rev. Jeff Brown.

It comes after the Tennessee Department of Health sent letters to families participating in the state-funded program, Children’s Special Services, that provides life-sustaining, last-resort t…

06/09/2026

Gov. Bill Lee: Stop these notices.

No child battling a life-threatening illness should be forced to choose between healthcare and the threat of deportation.

As people of faith, we believe caring for the sick and protecting the vulnerable is not optional. It is a moral obligation.

We urge Governor Lee to immediately halt these notices and ensure that medically fragile children can continue receiving the care they need.

Call Governor Lee today: (615) 741-2001

Children deserve care. Families deserve dignity.

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Original post by TN Justice Center

06/08/2026

In response to recent attacks on Metro Nashville's funding for immigration legal services, SCC has drafted the following letter supporting immigrant families, access to justice, and organizations that help our neighbors navigate lawful pathways toward stability and citizenship.

As people of faith, we believe access to justice is a moral issue. We cannot remain silent while immigrant communities are scapegoated and used as political targets.

If you're willing to add your name as a signer, please review the attached letter and then click the link in the comments to add your name.

An Open Letter from Tennessee Faith Leaders in Support of Immigrant Families and Access to Legal Services As faith leaders serving communities across Tennessee, we write to express our strong support for immigrant families, for organizations that provide critical legal services to our neighbors, ...

05/19/2026

The State of Tennessee is preparing to execute Tony Caruthers on May 21.

A man who had to help try his own case.
A man whose DNA evidence still hasn’t been fully tested.
A man who has maintained his innocence from the beginning.

And still, the state is moving toward ex*****on.

Today, we delivered over 100,000 petitions to Governor Bill Lee calling for a stay of ex*****on.

Because a system this flawed should never have the power to kill.

Abolish the death penalty.

05/16/2026

In Selma, today:
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