The Social Justice Committee invites members of the congregation and community to engage, educate, and empower one another to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, to speak and advocate for social justice and righteousness, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.

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In keeping with our commitment as a Matthew 25 congregation, the Social Justice Committee seeks to facilitate efforts to dismantle structural racism, eradicate systemic poverty, and build congregational vitality.

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The Committee plans and coordinates programs and events such as lectures, panel discussions, film screenings, book discussions, and politically non-partisan advocacy actions.

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Each year, the Social Justice committee highlights three or four focus areas of particular concern to the congregation and community.  While recognizing the intersectional nature of all justice movements, during 2022, the Social Justice Committee will focus on four topics:

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• Racial Justice   Join us in our work to eliminate structural racism as we address our own racism and prejudice and identify systems that need to be transformed and made more equitable and accessible to all

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• Environmental Justice  Be a part of our Green Group as we learn about our impact on the environment and how we can practice and teach better stewardship of creation so that all God's children can enjoy the gift of the earth for generations to come.

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• LGBTQIA+ Equality  As a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive faith community we work to celebrate and affirm lives and gifts of all LGBTQIA+ individuals.  Journey with us as we engage in this work, educate one another, and equip the church to practice radical hospitality.

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• Economic Justice  Help us to eradicate systemic poverty by identifying and addressing those systems and structures in our society which make it harder for people to survive and thrive.