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In our parish family’s dreaming, many parishioners expressed their longing for and commitment to justice and peace. We are working to realize these dreams.
The vision of our Justice and Peace Ministry is to raise the consciousness of our parish family and the wider community and to engage them in promoting the moral, spiritual and political dimensions of human rights in matters of peace, the oppression of the poor and justice.
Issues Relevant to Justice and Peace Ministry
Societal injustice
Respect for Human Rights
Adequate Physical and Mental Care for Veterans
Discrimination – Sexism, Racism, Ageism
Immigration
Fair Trade Practices
Poverty – Hunger and Homelessness
Domestic Violence
Equal Access to Healthcare
Quality Education for all Citizens
Fair Distribution of Wealth
Environment
All are welcome to join the Justice and Peace Ministry and engage in its efforts. One may focus on an area of particular concern, or join in our overall efforts. The Ministry meets September through May on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 in the Church During the summer, the members study and plan for the upcoming session.
This is what God asks of you, only this…to act justly, to love tenderly, to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:3
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