I want to correct my above statement to say that there are many (not enough) churches in the US who are devoted to social justice of the kind that the Jewish Rabbi Jesus tried to get us to understand and to practice. I'd love to hear from others who know of, or who is a member of a church that has at its core social justice. I'll start: …
I want to correct my above statement to say that there are many (not enough) churches in the US who are devoted to social justice of the kind that the Jewish Rabbi Jesus tried to get us to understand and to practice. I'd love to hear from others who know of, or who is a member of a church that has at its core social justice. I'll start: my US Church is Judson Memorial on Washington Square, Manhattan.
Rosalind - Every Unitarian Universalist congregation Worldwide has social values at its core. To clarify, I am Phyllis husband of 33 years, Fred Dodge. Phyllis' great question to me yesterday - most days now, is: "Why would the Heroic witnesses from the J6 committee meetings still admit that they would vote for Darnold Rump if he were the Candidate again???? It boggles the mind.
Yes - it was through the UU Church of All Souls on Lexington Ave. that I was brought back to church. A Jewish baritone in the Met Opera chorus invited me. If I remember, engraved above the entrance is something like "Bring your intelligence in with you." All Souls was a founder of the Red Cross during the Civil War.
(for clarity-Clara Barton established the Red Cross in 1888. During a trip to Switzerland in 1869, Clara learned about the Red Cross movement, a European humanitarian effort to provide neutral aid to those injured in combat. Inspired by that cause, Clara volunteered with the International Committee of the Red Cross, providing civilian relief during the Franco-Prussian War. Prior to that, the United States Sanitary Commission was a primary organization that promoted health and welfare of soldiers during the Civil War. (for context, I'm a history buff, a Civil War re-enactor, and retired RN).
I think they might be just saying that figuring that the rat will not run in 2024, maybe in the hopes that the vile messages they and their families are receiving will at least lessen.
Good morning Rosalind - My church is the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Platteville, WI. Our denomination, the "United Church of Christ", https://www.ucc.org/ was the first to ordain a black man, the first to ordain a woman, and the first to ordain an openly gay person into the clergy. The UCC has long been at the forefront of social justice. It is the only church I have attended where I can just be myself.
All Saints Church, Pasadena: "...we are committed to audacious examination and challenging of power and privilege in the world and in our church; to pursue truth relentlessly, not for retribution but toward trust and reconciliation. We chose love over fear to overcome prejudice and promote healing to address oppression and to restore environmental equilibrium." We have an action table on the lawn each Sunday to help put our words into action for positive change. We have a long history of radical inclusion and social justice. Our former rector spoke out against the Vietnam War from the pulpit and Desmond Tutu was a frequent visitor when in town (I heard him preach perhaps 5 times over the years).
Thanks to you, MaryB, and to all of you who are sharing your congregations of social justice. My take is that the Jewish rabbi was all about social justice. We just didn't take him seriously - then or now.
I find it amusing that the hypocrites calling themselves “Christians” who speak most loudly about their faith in Joshua of Nazareth are completely opposed to social justice. If you believe the stories, this guy had equal respect for saints and sinners, people of power and paupers, men and women, criminals and prostitutes. You have to laugh with derision at any boasting “Christian” who is anti-immigration, anti-gay and trans, anti-diversity. These people are hypocrites and losers, at least until they see the light.
Let's not forget the woman "taken in adultery." The draconian laws being passed in some states are criminalizing, as the New Yorker reports, little girls who become pregnant through rape and incest. Who among those perps has the right to cast the first stone?
Although they don't worship in a "church," Quakers - members of the Society of Friends - have always been devoted to social justice. (I'm not a Quaker, but I graduated from a wonderful Quaker high school.)
Presbyterian (the liberal branch). My specific church’s mission: Engage our un-churched neighbors of every age and ethnicity to experience Jesus. Our process is simple: …Worship, Community, Service, and Generosity…to experience the peace, purpose, and power of Jesus Christ.
I want to correct my above statement to say that there are many (not enough) churches in the US who are devoted to social justice of the kind that the Jewish Rabbi Jesus tried to get us to understand and to practice. I'd love to hear from others who know of, or who is a member of a church that has at its core social justice. I'll start: my US Church is Judson Memorial on Washington Square, Manhattan.
Rosalind - Every Unitarian Universalist congregation Worldwide has social values at its core. To clarify, I am Phyllis husband of 33 years, Fred Dodge. Phyllis' great question to me yesterday - most days now, is: "Why would the Heroic witnesses from the J6 committee meetings still admit that they would vote for Darnold Rump if he were the Candidate again???? It boggles the mind.
Yes - it was through the UU Church of All Souls on Lexington Ave. that I was brought back to church. A Jewish baritone in the Met Opera chorus invited me. If I remember, engraved above the entrance is something like "Bring your intelligence in with you." All Souls was a founder of the Red Cross during the Civil War.
(for clarity-Clara Barton established the Red Cross in 1888. During a trip to Switzerland in 1869, Clara learned about the Red Cross movement, a European humanitarian effort to provide neutral aid to those injured in combat. Inspired by that cause, Clara volunteered with the International Committee of the Red Cross, providing civilian relief during the Franco-Prussian War. Prior to that, the United States Sanitary Commission was a primary organization that promoted health and welfare of soldiers during the Civil War. (for context, I'm a history buff, a Civil War re-enactor, and retired RN).
I think they might be just saying that figuring that the rat will not run in 2024, maybe in the hopes that the vile messages they and their families are receiving will at least lessen.
Good morning Rosalind - My church is the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Platteville, WI. Our denomination, the "United Church of Christ", https://www.ucc.org/ was the first to ordain a black man, the first to ordain a woman, and the first to ordain an openly gay person into the clergy. The UCC has long been at the forefront of social justice. It is the only church I have attended where I can just be myself.
I did not know this abt UCC, Robin. Thank you for this and for the link.
All Saints Church, Pasadena: "...we are committed to audacious examination and challenging of power and privilege in the world and in our church; to pursue truth relentlessly, not for retribution but toward trust and reconciliation. We chose love over fear to overcome prejudice and promote healing to address oppression and to restore environmental equilibrium." We have an action table on the lawn each Sunday to help put our words into action for positive change. We have a long history of radical inclusion and social justice. Our former rector spoke out against the Vietnam War from the pulpit and Desmond Tutu was a frequent visitor when in town (I heard him preach perhaps 5 times over the years).
Thanks to you, MaryB, and to all of you who are sharing your congregations of social justice. My take is that the Jewish rabbi was all about social justice. We just didn't take him seriously - then or now.
I find it amusing that the hypocrites calling themselves “Christians” who speak most loudly about their faith in Joshua of Nazareth are completely opposed to social justice. If you believe the stories, this guy had equal respect for saints and sinners, people of power and paupers, men and women, criminals and prostitutes. You have to laugh with derision at any boasting “Christian” who is anti-immigration, anti-gay and trans, anti-diversity. These people are hypocrites and losers, at least until they see the light.
Let's not forget the woman "taken in adultery." The draconian laws being passed in some states are criminalizing, as the New Yorker reports, little girls who become pregnant through rape and incest. Who among those perps has the right to cast the first stone?
A commenter on a a FB group described that type of "christian" as a CINO- Christian In Name Only.
I take him seriously
Although they don't worship in a "church," Quakers - members of the Society of Friends - have always been devoted to social justice. (I'm not a Quaker, but I graduated from a wonderful Quaker high school.)
I have high respect for the Quaker life and its devotion to social justice.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Eugene Oregon.
Taking your question to include synagogues and mosques, I reply that Congegation Beit Simchat Torah in Manhattan surely qualifies.
Absolutely! The rabbi Jesus tried to teach the social justice of Torah, sadly to lots of deaf ears even now.
UU
Presbyterian (the liberal branch). My specific church’s mission: Engage our un-churched neighbors of every age and ethnicity to experience Jesus. Our process is simple: …Worship, Community, Service, and Generosity…to experience the peace, purpose, and power of Jesus Christ.
It seems that social justice was a goal among some denominations during the 1980's, but the concept has fallen by the wayside.