Just Church
The Justice Table recognizes there are hundreds of stories of churches making a more just and fair society. Many of us have had the experience of hearing exciting ministries that made us realize that “we could do that too.” While task groups have been formed around hunger/poverty, women/children, immigration/refugees, and care of creation, we welcome all stories of what is already happening as we embrace the knowledge that as the body of Christ we are called to justice.
Some stories may be used for future Disciples News Service editions, so submit your short descriptions along with the name of the congregation, city/state, a contact person/information and up to three photos (JPG) to news@disciples.org.
Just Church Links
Disciples partner to help with housing
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apartmentfindercom-gives-back-to-aid-residents-of-el-reno-oklahoma-with-their-housing-needs-2012-08-01
Faith-leaders-react-to-Supreme-Court-decision on Arizona law
http://www.disciples.org/DisciplesNewsService/tabid/58/itemId/1257/Faith-leaders-react-to-Supreme-Court-decision-on-A.aspx
New effort at TCU focuses on combat veterans’ moral injuries
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2012/jun/06/bible-school-in-final-stuff-the-bus-drive/
http://www.etruth.com/article/20120529/NEWS01/705299965/-1/contact
Topeka Center for Peace and Justice works locally
http://cjonline.com/life/religion/2012-06-15/center-peace-justice-takes-new-vision
Project IMPACT works to reduce violence
http://www.projectimpactusa.org/home.php
Disciples organizations ask U.S. reps to ratify U.N. document supporting rights of disabled
http://www.aapd.com/what-we-do/interfaith/crpd.pdf
2012 Disciples Women mission service project–Miracle on 43rd Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbcM69K5J08&feature=plcp
Church produce goes to hungry
http://www.rantoulpress.com/news/religion/2012-08-14/produce-church-garden-going-less-fortunate.html
Colorado church helps children with grief
http://www.brushnewstribune.com/ci_21325337/morgan-county-children-find-grief-support-under-rainbows
Lodi community garden begins to flourish
In a 3,000-square-foot plot behind the United Congregational Christian Church in Lodi, 3-year-old Isa Flores excitedly plucks a not-quite-ripe tomato from a plant that towers over her head. “I found one, mommy!” she exclaims as she runs toward her …
It makes sense to put a village for the homeless in a residential neighborhood …
Day of Caring lasts a week at church
TheNewsTribune.com
It started as a modest project with a group of volunteers last Friday, looking to put a coat of paint on part of Olympia’s First Christian Church, a church that regularly provides shelter to homeless people. MATT BATCHELDOR; Staff writer
Just Church Stories
Justice – Fullerton, CA
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Justice – Seattle, WA
Justice – Seattle, WA#2
Justice – Trinity Brazos Area/Southwest
Justice – Guyton, GA
Justice – Raleigh, NC
Justice – Fort Worth, TX
