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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."
By tradition, the SJM advocates and donates money from its budget for public 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 political institutions. In recent years, they also have included matters pertaining to the natural environment as well as environmental justice.(See list of related organizations. Prayerfully consider offering your talents, time, and money to these organizations.)
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.”
The SJM meets monthly; for date, time and location check the church newsletter. Anyone attending CUCC is encouraged to learn more about this important work by contacting Gary Smith, SJM chair, or by coming to the meetings.
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| Imagine cookies fresh from the oven and a roaring fire! Join us at the next Social Justice Ministry meeting. |