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 Stevie and Tom Hoffman.

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.