Newsletters / ULC Newsletter - September, 2023

School is back in session, but should faith be on the syllabus? This week, The Visionary looks at how religion is expanding its footprint in public schools – from guidance counselors being replaced with chaplains, to a school board leader openly recruiting Christians to important positions. Plus, a different kind of freshman: a political newcomer whose first assignment is convincing people it’s okay to vote for a Hindu president. Time to open this up for discussion!

Parent-Preacher Meeting

A California school board president made waves after calling for “Christ-centered” parents to join key advisory positions. Now she’s refusing to back down or apologize.

What This Means for Schools

Karma in the Oval Office?

Is it possible that we will see a Hindu in the White House? One presidential hopeful thinks so, but many voters are split on his Hindu faith. Could America vote for a non-Christian president?

Hindu or Hindon’t?

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Meet Your New School Guidance... Chaplain?

A controversial new Texas law allows public school districts to replace school counselors with unlicensed religious chaplains – and parents and activists alike are deeply concerned about the consequences. Interestingly, there’s another group that says chaplains are woefully unqualified: the chaplains themselves.

Do Chaplains Belong in Public Schools?

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Keep Your Cool This Fall

The kids may be headed back to school, but that doesn’t mean all the year’s warm weather is behind us. This short-sleeved polo shirt features breathable fabric that will keep you operating in comfort as you go about your ministry work. Plus, each polo is embroidered with an official ULC logo, ensuring you’ll be recognized as a minister when performing your duties in the field.

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