Members of your social justice team have been exploring ways of offering support to immigrants who are seeking asylum and have been admitted to the country legally. These families have applied for asylum on entry (completing all necessary paperwork to do so) and are being allowed to travel to family members in the US who… Continue reading Offering Hospitality to Asylum Seekers, or Love Thy Neighbor – No Exceptions
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The Church of the Palms Social Justice Champion Recognition: Carolyn Modeen
This recognition is awarded to a person who is a member of our church, active in leadership roles, and active in social justice ministry. The individual demonstrates a long-term commitment to seek justice on local, regional, and global issues. Her/his actions challenge injustices and effect change through education, advocacy, activism, and fundraising. Finally, the individual demonstrates the belief that everyone… Continue reading The Church of the Palms Social Justice Champion Recognition: Carolyn Modeen
Social Justice Team update
Seeking JUSTICE through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support P. A. L. M. S. The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team, which is part of the Board of Mission & Outreach, is moving forward by addressing major social justice issues of our times. Using the scripture passage from Micah 6:8, “And what does the… Continue reading Social Justice Team update
Social Justice Action Team
Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team has been very active. The team members working on the Immigration/Refugee issue have developed a working relationship with Refugee Focus, a division of Lutheran Social Services. For more than thirty years, this organization has served some of the… Continue reading Social Justice Action Team
Raising the Rainbow Flag Ceremony Photos
Church of the PALMS Social Justice Team: Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The rainbow flag represents affirmation of our Church’s commitment to be Open and Affirming and to show our support for the LGBTQ community. The flag is commonly flown with the red stripe on top, as the colors appear in… Continue reading Raising the Rainbow Flag Ceremony Photos
The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Report
Our Social Justice Team has been very active this summer with a number of activities. Following is a statement and prayer written by Michael Curry, our service leader July 16th, and read by members of Shadow Rock and Church of the Palms , pictured below, at the ICE Office, Phoenix on July 17th, 2017. “Here… Continue reading The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Report
Social Justice Team
Photos contributed by Linda Rouches and Jan Hutchins CHURCH OF THE PALMS SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM: MOVING FORWARD Working for JUSTICE through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team (CoPSJT) is moving forward by addressing two immediate issues of concern and three important issues to be addressed in… Continue reading Social Justice Team
The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Launched
At the March 18th, 2017 Church Council meeting, unanimous approval was given to establish the Church of the Palms Social Justice Team. The work of this team will include the following activities: P (Prayer) A (Action) L (Love) M (Ministry) S (Support) Each of these activities is an important as the next. So there is… Continue reading The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Launched