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Taking Action for Economic Justice: A Covenant Call

The Economic Justice Covenant Program, established by UCC General Synod XXVII in 2009, invites all congregations to become Economic Justice Churches. This initiative encourages communities to study economic injustices, discern God’s will for their economic justice ministry, and adopt covenants to promote fair practices. With three churches already on board, we are prioritizing justice education, service, and empowerment for the disadvantaged. Join us in this vital journey toward economic equity and inclusivity, fostering a supportive community that advocates for those in need.

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Taking Action for Economic Justice: A Covenant Call

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  1. Economic Justice Covenant A Shadow Rock Call to Action!

  2. UCC & the Economic Justice Journey • UCC General Synod XXVII (2009) established the Economic Justice Covenant Program • Encouraged all congregations of the UCC to become Economic Justice Churches • Purpose: • Study economic injustices, • Pray and discern God's will for their economic justice ministry • Draft and adopt an Economic Justice Covenant • Engage in actions to promote economic justice. • Three UCC churches (2 x NC, 1 x TN) have passed covenants

  3. Our Discernment Path June 1, 2014 Congregation Vote! May 14-Board Review May 14-Covenant Draft Workshop Apr 14-Jeffrey Dirrim Justice Award Feb 14-”AbUSed”-Immigrant Justice Jan-Feb 14-Relational group EJ Covenant Discussions Jan 14-Sunnyslope Support Discussion Nov 13-Civil Discourse, Water Justice WS Sept 13-Faith and Institutional Finance WS, Letter to Congregation Sept 13-Faith and Personal Finance WS Aug 13-US of Alec Video (AZAN) May 13-Survey review, Education Justice, Community UCC Call Apr 13-EJ Survey, Chapel Hill UCC Call Mar 13-Tim Schmaltz Justice Award Jan 13-”The Line” session Dec 12-Carlos Madrazomtg Nov 12-Advent Conspiracy WS Aug 12- EJ Workshop Sept 12-”What Is EJ?” Workshop July 12-EJ letter to Congregation

  4. Key Elements: EJ Covenant What is Economic Justice? • A set of moral principles • Touches everyone • Based on fairness and equity • Operates and impacts from within key economic institutions • Done right, allows everyone to reach their full potential

  5. Key Elements: EJ Covenant Why are we proposing a Covenant? • Shadow Rock values being a just and inclusive community • Justice should underlie everything we say and do • This covenant formalizes these key beliefs • A compelling pronouncement to the community

  6. Key Elements: EJ Covenant • We Will Stand For and Prioritize: • Justice Education • Service and Care for People in Need • Empower the Disadvantaged • Personal and Church Introspection • Joining with Like-minded Partners • Take Political Action

  7. Near-Term Focal Areas LOF 2014-2015 EJ Focal Areas (from 5/17 workshop) • Microloans • Get Out the Vote/Advocacy • Female Empowerment • Water Justice • The Arizona We Want Poll Focal Area teams will build out program ideas over the summer

  8. Thank You! We appreciate the support of the Shadow Rock Congregation in achieving this important step in the growth and evolution of our Church!

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