Welcome to the blog of the First Church Peace and Social Justice Team. You may be inclined to clutch your pearls and ask who we are and what do we want, but we come in Peace! We are the new budding branch at First Congregational UCC in Huntington, founded in a rich tradition of spiritual and Christ-led work. As we shape our identity, we will author and share entries on Social Justice issues including but not limited to:
- Advocate for equality, safety, and freedom from oppression for all people
- Access to basic needs (shelter, clothing, food, medical access)
- Environmental protection and maintenance
- Disaster relief
- Food Security
Some are the kinds of work you expect from a Christian organization, and some are "hot buttons" that will open dialog and steer the evolution of the church and its people in society. Recently UCC has been able to light its steeple, both figuratively and literally lighting the way to the sanctuary and the fellowship within. What our team does is carry that light out to the community, lighting the darkness of need and despair, or lighting the paths to improving the world we've inherited.
It can be disheartening and alienating to sit and watch the world today. We hope to be an example of how to walk and engage in this world with love and promote Social Justice and Positive Change.
Please join us for meetings and visit here often. We hope you join in on doing good!
..."Freely you have received; freely give."
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