Advocacy Day 2026

Focus 2026:
The focus for Advocacy Day 2026 is to thank lawmakers for supporting those who hunger in Michigan and, despite the state’s revenue shortfall, find a way to continue these essential services. One in six adult Michiganders struggle with food security according to the 2023 census. As food prices have risen, wages have not kept up and federal funding has shifted leading to increased food insecurity. Advocacy Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. 

Community partner:
The 2026 community partner is the Food Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM). FBCM connects and supports seven regional food banks, all of which are part of the national Feeding America network. FBCM has led Michigan through the crisis of the pandemic, tornadoes, floods, and the most recent government shutdown. The FBCM’s mission is to create a food secure state through advocacy, resource management, and collaboration among stakeholders and Michigan’s unified food bank network.

IMPORTANT DATES

*All times Eastern Standard Time

January 26 - 7:00 PM - Advocacy Day Preview

February 11 - 12:15 - 12:45 PM - Lunch and Learn: Advocacy Day 2026 via the Michigan Conference's Facebook page

February 21 - "Keep Doing Justice" at UUMC, East Lansing

March 1 - Registration deadline

March 2 - 7:00 PM - Training #1

March 9 - 7:00 PM - Training #2

March 18 - 7:30 AM - Advocacy Day

March 23 - 7:00 PM - Advocacy Day Debrief

*For all Advocacy Day trainings, debrief, and related meetings a Zoom link will be sent when you register for Advocacy Day.

 

EVENT RESOURCES

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WHAT

The 2026 Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol will be held on Wednesday, March 18. 

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 18, 2026

*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 $35 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 $500
  • Sustaining Members – Donate $500+
  • Special Advocates – Donate $1,000+

WHERE

Central United Methodist, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933

To register for Advocacy Day, click here or on "register" on the black bar above

Questions?  Contact the Advocacy Day team at Advocacy-Day@michiganumc.org