Social Justice Work Group
All Christian communities are called to reflect God's generosity in their own particular ways. In the abstract, this seems simple enough. The situation gets a little more complicated when the Christian community in question is: 1) a new church, and 2) located in New York City. Being "new" entails some very practical limits in terms of people, energy, time, and resources. We just can't do everything we'd like to do. Being located in NYC means that the needs of our social context are complex and overwhelming. But it also means that there are already lots of groups already doing great work.
In response to these challenges we've decided that the best way forward is to form a social justice work group. Having a work group doesn't mean that we won't be serving the city and engaging in justice issues in the near term. It just means that we think it important to take our time in developing a strategic plan for how we can respond to God's generosity in ways that make sense for our community.
So, will you consider joining us? We're looking for people willing to see the city as a site of generosity, willing to dream about the ways that God's gracious rule can make a difference in the city. Contact with any questions or to join the group.
You can read more in this article.