Mercy & Justice
2019 Resolution on Antiracism
This resolution calls for “white clergy to attend to the sins of our own community and make a public commitment to prioritize antiracism work within our ministerium. The church’s evasion of racism has blinded us to the depth and breadth of suffering that members of our body are enduring. The devastating hardships inflicted upon people…
2016 Resolution on Concern for People with Disabilities
It is good and pleasing to our Lord when we are a people who heed the call of mercy and justice (Micah 6:8). A crucial way we do so is by seeking to transform our community into one which can be welcoming to all without barriers. God has created all human beings as image bearers…
2015 Clean Water Resolution
From the beginning of creation God filled the earth with an abundance of life-giving and life-sustaining water. God commanded humankind to be caretakers of creation (Genesis 1:28), which includes caring for the precious resource of water.
2014 Immigration Resolution
The “2014 Proposed Immigration Resolution” is presented to the church with the intent of fostering dialogue, awareness, and feedback around a complex and often politicized issue.
2012 Domestic Violence
This resolution was adopted by the delegates to the 127th Covenant Annual Meeting.
2010 Criminal Justice
Presented by the Christian Action Commission, adopted by the delegates to the 125th Covenant Annual Meeting.
2002 Volunteering
Presented by the Commission on Christian Action, adopted by the delegates to the 117th Covenant Annual Meeting.
1999 Call for Ministries of Mercy in Jesus’ Name
Presented by the Commission on Christian Action, adopted by the delegates to the 114th Covenant Annual Meeting.
1993 Health Care
Presented by the Commission on Christian Action, adopted by the delegates to the 108th Covenant Annual Meeting.
1993 The City
Presented by the Commission on Christian Action, adopted by the delegates to the 108th Covenant Annual Meeting.