The prophet Micah taught, “God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8

Living your faith!

• Act to bring justice by participating in events listed in the newsletter.
• Subscribe to the United Church of Christ’s Justice and Peace Network (JPANet) and respond as you feel led.
• Support with your prayers, time, talents, and money agencies who do justice work in our community and around the world.
• Set the direction of CUCC’s advocacy through monthly discussion with the Social Justice Ministry.

Monthly Meetings
4th Wednesdays, 7:00 pm,
the home of Gary and Jane Smith
(confirm in the church newsletter)

Contact: Gary Smith

What does the Social Justice Ministry do?

By tradition, we study, discuss, and advocate for public and corporate policies that an unofficial consensus of the church membership deems important. These policies are centered on such issues as peace, justice, equality, and integrity of our institutions. In recent years, SJM also has included matters pertaining to the natural environment and environmental justice.  We research initiatives, do site visits, and consult with experts.  Then we invite the congregation to act through letters, petitions, rallies, visits, and donations.

What do people like about serving on the Social Justice Ministry?

“I feel like I'm doing something .  It is great to be and work with such well grounded people... The Spirit feels present ....” - Gary 

Our Charge

According to the Community United Church of Christ Constitution, the Social Justice Ministry is “called to discern and act upon issues relevant to the Social Gospel within God’s created world, be they local, state, national, or international and to be witness for justice and peace.” The church By-laws state that "Members are empowered to identify areas of special need in the community or social issues which need special attention, and to form task force groups from the congregation to work on these needs and issues."

In thus following the tradition of the Social Gospel, the Social Justice Ministry fulfills in part Article II of our constitution.

“. . . . to render loving service toward human kind; and to strive for righteousness, justice, and peace.”