Members of St. Andrew’s may represent our church in local marches for justice. These have included the Women’s March, Science March, Families Belong Together March, Gun Control March, Pride March, Black Lives Matter.
St. Andrew’s Peace and Justice Committee
Mission Statement
We strive to follow Jesus in the way of love by advocating for laws, policies, and practices that counter discrimination based on skin color, national origin, faith, economic status, gender identity, and who people choose to love. We also work toward minimizing our impact on the environment. We engage by voting, direct action, policy advocacy, mobilizing resources, and prayer.
The Committee is aware that we may not all be of one mind, but that we all share the Baptismal vow to “strive for peace and justice.” We aim to embrace our differences and come together, learning from and listening to each other always.
During 2022, the group discussed the materials in the “Sacred Ground” series from the Episcopal Church. These remain available for our use. For more information or to join the committee, please contact Kathy Cartelli.
Other helpful resources:
- https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/racial-reconciliation/
- https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/advocacy-resources/
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