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 issues of concern to the congregation and
community. While recognizing that all justice movements are interrelated, the Social Justice
Committee is currently focusing on five topics:

• Racial Justice   Join us in our efforts to understand structural racism as we address our own prejudices and identify systems that need to be transformed and made more equitable and accessible to all.

•  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.

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

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

• Gun Violence   Working with other faith communities and community groups dedicated to reducing gun violence, we support efforts to prevent gun violence and to provide support for victims of gun violence.