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First Presbyterian Church of Asheville
     Claimed by the Triune God, we worship only God
          and are called by the Holy Spirit
               to share the boundary breaking love of Christ
                    in our life together, in the heart of Asheville,
                         and in the whole world.

Social Justice & Advocacy Committee

Mission Statement

In light of the Biblical witness to social justice, the Social Justice & Advocacy Committee seeks to inform our congregation about current issues and provide opportunities for advocacy. For more information about this sub-committee of the Outreach, contact chairs Michael Poulos.

Christians for a United Community

Helping our churches and community unite to dismantle the root causes of racism and disparity.

First Presbyterian is proud to be a founding member and supporter of CUC, the 2008 recipient of our  Peacemaking Offering. The Social Justice & Advocacy Committee encourages members involvement.

Christians for a United Community [CUC] is an interdenominational, multi-ethnic organization of churches, lay people and clergy who share a common commitment to Jesus and his vision of justice, peace, reconciliation and non-violent social change.  Seeking first to address the painful divisions, wounds, and injustices within our own faith community, our overall mission is to work for a just, sustainable and united community for everyone in greater Asheville.  To that end, we are eager to work in partnerships with other organizations and individuals who share a similar vision, regardless of faith or religious convictions. For more information about CUC contact Tyrone Greenlee

CURRENT CUC PROJECTS 

Justice/Advocacy:

Asheville Buncombe Living Wage Campaign, Justice at Smithfield Campaign

Christians for a United Community Advocacy Board

  Anti-Racism Education/Awareness:

Damascus Road Anti-Racism Process

Anti-Racism Workshops

Community Service:

Asheville Middle School AVID Program

Fellowship:

Annual Worship Service & Summer Picnic

 

Witness in Washington Weekly

A weekly email update of legislation before Congress and the related Presbyterian policy. Presented in a brief format with links to more information. These updates are sent only when Congress is in session.

Recent issues of Witness in Washington Weekly are available for download and printing.