Advocacy
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The Saint Augustine Pastoral Council established the Social Justice and Social Services Standing Committee as its instrument of service to the poor and the oppressed in our midst. Learn more about the individual ministries and committees that support the work of this Standing Committee by clicking their link on the left. -
St. Augustine Catholic Church's social justice advocacy ministry
We are guided by scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, church doctrine & lived experience. Our ministry is for everyone: DC/VA/MD residents, senior citizens, young moms or dads, retired workers, virtual advocates throughout the country, empty-nesters, religious...ANYONE and EVERYONE!
Join us to work on an issue that you are passionate about, to help draw our world closer to the liberative and just existence that God calls for His people or just to meet new parishioners.
We Meet Monthly - On Zoom. (for now)
On Zoom on the third (3rd) Thursday of the month, 7pm-8:15pm
Register in advance for the meetings! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZModeCurT4uHdyXWRbB2sqiWz4JEn bWzbL5
Everyone is welcome to join our monthly meetings. We discuss social justice issues, events and campaigns relevant to our parish, the DC community, our local Virginia and Maryland counties and the world around us. We are building power for the changes we need in our communities and need your voice. Opportunities for advocacy range from signing a petition or posting on social media to attending an online training, mobilizing volunteers by phone/text to attend an event or attending an in-person rally or march.
We organize for equity & justice
We challenge decision-makers to make policy decisions that are equitable, people-centered and draw communities closer to the dignified life that God wants for all of us. Some of our issues:- Rental units with affordable prices
- Livable wages & green jobs
- Green job training
- Black Equity Through Homeownership (B.E.T.H.)
- Clean energy sources in homes and city buildings
- Economic development that prioritizes residents, not just business
- Criminal legal system reforms
"Christians should sow many small seeds that can bear fruit in an economy that is equitable and beneficial, humane and people-centered."~Pope Francis, Vatican City, Oct 23, 2021Social justice advocacy is for ALL of us. Have questions about how to join a meeting, sign a petition, share your ideas, etc.? Please contact Elissa Hackerson at staugustinedc.advocacy@gmail.com --Onwards toward justice,Elissa
Chair, Social Justice Advocacy MinistrySt. Augustine Catholic Church"May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace." ~ A Franciscan Benediction -
Contact us:
To learn more about the advocacy initiatives of our ministry, contact Angela Turnbull, Elizabeth Rigby, Lydia Curtis by e-mailing us at: st.aug.advocacy@gmail.com.