Social Justice & Advocacy

Our Social Justice & Advocacy Committee seeks to follow Jesus in the work of justice, peacemaking and advocating on behalf of the disempowered. Together we participate in justice initiatives and organizing events around issues such as food and housing insecurity, diversity and inclusion, and the protection and care of the environment.

SOCIAL JUSTICE & ADVOCACY COLUMN: BUILDING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY

The Power of Love “I know that all of us are a mixed-up collection of selfish interests and selfless impulses, but I believe most people are fundamentally decent. As folk used to say, ‘There’s a little bit of bad in the best of...

Houseless Americans are Eligible for Stimulus Checks.

Here is how everyone can get their stimulus money. Every American citizen who earned less than $75,000 — or $150,000 total for married couples — in 2019 or 2020 has been eligible for the three rounds of pandemic stimulus: the $1,200 check...

Social Justice & Advocacy Column: Building the Beloved Community

Building the Beloved Community When Bishop Michael Curry was elected Presiding Bishop, he began with three priorities: “… evangelism, racial reconciliation, and care of God’s creation. Evangelism is a word with a lot of baggage that ...

Sounding the Alarm on Climate Crisis

As part of a larger effort with EcoFaith Recovery members of the Social Justice & Advocacy Committee gathered to deliver the message "Clean Energy for All!" On March 11 at 11:00am people of faith from all over the world will publicly "s...

Social Justice & Advocacy Column: Transforming the Planet

“Imagine, if you will, the impact of each and every person on this planet taking the time to define and then live out loving principles. In fact, imagine 50 percent of everybody doing this, and being successful even half the time. Politics, bus...

Social Justice & Advocacy Column: Love is ...

“Love is a commitment to seek the good and to work for the good and welfare of others. It doesn’t stop at our front door or our neighborhood, our religion or race, or our state’s or your country’s border. This is one great fellowship ...

Social Justice & Advocacy Column: Tarrying on the Threshold

In moments of transition, we are simply to be . We are to pause and acknowledge that a transition is taking place. Instead of seeking to abruptly pass through a threshold, we are to tarry. . . . A new reality is emerging, but we cannot see beyon...

Update: Eco Justice Advocacy Opportunity

Send a letter to City Commissioners urging the City to hold Zenith accountable for illegal construction taking place during the pandemic. Learn more here: https://p2a.co/IV2iRPt Thank you to parishioners who have supported past efforts with ...

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