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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

The Social Justice Committee seeks to bring to the attention of National Capital Presbytery issues and concerns which relate to the moral and ethical responsibility of Christians as we seek to serve as disciples of Jesus Christ in the Washington metropolitan area. 

Rev. Brian Merritt
Chair, Social Justice Committee
Contact: Brian
November 12, 2008
Solemn Procession to the White House 
On Wednesday, November 12 - one week after Election Day - join people from all faiths in the Baltimore-Washington region for a Solemn Procession to the White House to urge the President-elect to sign an Executive Order to ban torture.  More information is available HERE.
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Focus on Immigration

Focus 2008:

In Christ there is no East or West —
Discussions on Immigration

We hope the information on this website can equip you and your congregation engage in fruitful conversations on immigration in your community and give you a toolkit for ministry opportunities within our changing social landscape.
 

 

Click on the links below for more information on different topics:

Getting Informed to Strengthen Congregations

 
 

 

The Social Justice Team has a blog!  Check it out HERE!
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Discussions, Advocacy Opportunities and Policy

Discussion:
An Email Strategy Discussion of Principles and Strategy
Roger Gench, Jeff Krehbiel, John Wimberly, Gay Wilmore

Advocacy Opportunities:
Declaration of Peace
Comprehensive Immigration Reform 
Colombia Mission Network

Policy:
Social Justice Ministry For All
Reflections and strategies of engagement for Presbytery and its Congregations. Endorsed by NCP Council and presented to NCP, September, 2005: 
Social Justice Study Paper
SJ Study Paper/Leaders Guide