As a living expression of our Christian faith, the Peace and Justice Ministry focuses on diversity, civil & human rights, non-violence, poverty, and the environment. If you are interested in making a difference, we would love for you to join us! We meet the second Sunday (Forum Sunday) after the 10:15 service. So bring a sack lunch and drink.
Check out these web sites to keep up to date on what is going on in the Episcopal Church:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/peace_justice
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn
www.un.org/millenniumgoals
Peace and Justice Ministries of the Episcopal Church
The Peace and Justice Ministries Office of the Episcopal Church equips Episcopalians to carry out the promise made in their Baptismal Covenant to "strive for peace and justice and respect the dignity of every human being."
The programs seek to support justice ministries at the local level by supporting networks - domestic and international, by providing resources, by sustaining committees and networks, and by advocating the social policies of the church to government.
Social Justice Ministry: Carrying out the Church's antiracism and social justice programs with resources and trainings for diocese and congregations.
www.episcopalchurch.org/social-justice.htm
Jubilee Ministry: Recognizing social service and advocacy programs in congregations and providing training, networking opportunities, and grants.
www.episcopalchurch.org/jubilee.htm
Government Relations: Take part in the ministry of Social Justice Advocacy with the Office of Government Relations and the EPPN. www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn.htm
Criminal Justice: Resources and guidance for diocese and congregations involved in or starting prison ministries.
www.episcopalchurch.org/33597_ENG_HTM.htm
Environmental Stewardship: Learn about what you and your church can do as stewards of God's creation.
www.episcopalchurch.org/1829_ENG_HTM.htm
Peace Ministries: Providing resources to assist congregations and individuals understand the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, what the Church's policies are, and steps towards justice and peace.
www.episcopalchurch.org/1834_ENG_HTM.htm
Additional Peace and Justice Ministries
Social Responsibility In Investments: Congregations and dioceses are encouraged to vote shareholder proxies on their stock portfolios based on national Church policy and shareholder resolutions filed by Executive Council. Issues include equality in the workplace, working conditions in overseas operations, environmental standards and military investments.
www.episcopalchurch.org/1866_10883_ENG_HTM.htm
Decade to Overcome Violence (2000 - 2010): Churches Seeking Reconciliation and Peace (DOV) is an initiative of the World Council of Churches that calls churches, ecumenical organizations, and all people of goodwill.
www.overcomingviolence.org/
Conscientious Objection: A Faithful Response.
www.episcopalchurch.org/1866_5268_ENG_HTM.htm
From the Litany of Penitence in the Book of Common Prayer:
For our waste and pollution of your creation, and our lack of concern for those who come after us,
Accept our repentance, Lord.
