Social Justice
There is a big difference between managing poverty and ending it. You may have heard the saying, "Give a man a fish and you'll feed him for a day; teach him to fish and he'll never go hungry." Managing Poverty What if we gave him a fish; taught him to fish; tore down the walls that have been put up around the fish pond, and found out who is polluting it? Ending Poverty Shane Claiborne Irresistible Revolution |
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The Social Justice Team meets every 3rd Tuesday For information regarding the Social Justice team or any of the projects/events mentioned
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Interfaith Works (IW) - Interfaith Works promotes interfaith understanding and serves the community through charitable social and educational endeavors. Good Shepherd has a member serving on the the IW Board; the social justice team gives an annual donation; and we take part in IW activities such as: the Crop Walk, Emergency Overflow Shelter, Thanksgiving Celebration, and the World Sacred Music Festival. |
Living Stones Prison Ministry |
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Piece Corps - This group sews beautiful quilts, collects items and assembles health and school kits. These items are shipped around the world through Lutheran World Relief. Join them every Wednesday morning in Crary Hall. |
Salvation Army Feeding Program - We serve meals the first Saturday of every even numbered month from 2:30-7:00 pm. Contact Lynn if you are interested in helping. |
World Hunger Appeal & Lutheran World Relief - Congregation member efforts have continued to increase financial support of the World Hunger Appeal. November is traditionally when Good Shepherd holds up the issues of hunger in our community and in the world.
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Baby Layette Campaign - This project serves low income women in Thurston County. Layettes include: baby blankets, disposable diapers (size 1), towels, desitin ointment, bibs, warm sleepers. and electric thermometers. |
Mitten Tree - During Advent you have an opportunity to bring mittens, hats, and needed clothing for school children in our local communities. Look for the tree in the Narthex this December. |
Food for Friends - Food donations are collected monthly for the Thurston County Food Bank. Items may be dropped off in Crary Hall. |
Coffee Project - Monthly coffee sales go to support third world coffee growers. Buy your coffee in Crary Hall. |
Crop Walk - Every year, on the first Sunday in May, Good Shepherd takes part in the Thurston County Crop Walk. This usually includes a challenge of some sort by a member of the youth group (having to do with hair cuts & hair color!) and a pizza party after the walk. |
Thurston Cty Emergency Shelter Network - Good Shepherd is one of several church sites for the shelter during and after Thanksgiving week. Our members take turns driving, bringing snacks, cleaning bedding and staying overnight with our guests. |
Bread for the World - Offering of Letters Members of Good Shepherd write letters to Congress in support of hunger-fighting legislation during worship or in Crary Hall between services. This is our opportunity to communicate with members of Congress to take steps toward ending hunger. Go to Bread for the World for more info. |
Faith Advocacy Day Every year people of faith from all over the Northwest come together to learn about the issues before our legistlature. After gathering in the morning to worship & hear speakers, the group moves to the Capital Campus to visit face to face with legislatures who are making important decisions on behalf of the poor and oppressed. Click here to see the report on Faith Advocacy Day 2008. |
