The Fourth Anglican Mark Of Mission Seek To

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The Fourth Anglican Mark Of Mission Seek To Transform Unjust Structures Of Society Challenge

The Fourth Anglican Mark Of Mission Seek To Transform Unjust Structures Of Society Challenge Violence Of Every Kind Pursue Peace And Reconciliation

“Amos was called by God from a shepherd’s task to the difficult mission of

“Amos was called by God from a shepherd’s task to the difficult mission of preaching harsh words in a smooth season. ”

mass shooting of 17 people at Margery Stoneman High School in Parkland, Florida

mass shooting of 17 people at Margery Stoneman High School in Parkland, Florida

There were 38, 000 deaths in this country caused by guns last year; that’s

There were 38, 000 deaths in this country caused by guns last year; that’s more than 90 people per day.

Each and every time it happens, Christ is wounded again…

Each and every time it happens, Christ is wounded again…

Pastor Mark David Johnson, Vicar of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Trenton

Pastor Mark David Johnson, Vicar of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Trenton

the people of St. Michael’s have created a Memorial Garden to remember the victims

the people of St. Michael’s have created a Memorial Garden to remember the victims of gun violence in Trenton

The vast majority of people in this nation want to see sensible gun legislation.

The vast majority of people in this nation want to see sensible gun legislation. It is a fact: where there are more guns, there are more gun deaths and deaths overall, period.

Day of Lamentation March 14 th, at Trinity Cathedral

Day of Lamentation March 14 th, at Trinity Cathedral

Bishops United Against Gun Violence

Bishops United Against Gun Violence

First we pray and repent; then we act.

First we pray and repent; then we act.

Wherever human dignity is being assaulted, injustice is at work.

Wherever human dignity is being assaulted, injustice is at work.

IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE Angelina Pozo and Dan Sommers ANTI-RACISM COMMITTEE Deacons Ted Moore and

IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE Angelina Pozo and Dan Sommers ANTI-RACISM COMMITTEE Deacons Ted Moore and Ted Foley HISPANIC COMMISSION Fr. Sal Ros and Sebastian Vasquez

Rutgers Chaplain Scott Russell

Rutgers Chaplain Scott Russell

racism poverty gun violence infuse virtually all our social systems

racism poverty gun violence infuse virtually all our social systems

immigration, criminal justice, hunger, economic justice, environmental justice, and violence

immigration, criminal justice, hunger, economic justice, environmental justice, and violence

the US criminal justice system functions as a system of racial control even as

the US criminal justice system functions as a system of racial control even as it formally adheres to the principle of color blindness

New Jersey Ministry to the Imprisoned – a joint effort with the Diocese of

New Jersey Ministry to the Imprisoned – a joint effort with the Diocese of Newark DEACON DAN SOMERS spearheading our diocesan efforts to minster to persons in prison and address the challenges of a system that is clearly flawed

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“…Poor black men were locked up. Poor black women were locked out. ”

“…Poor black men were locked up. Poor black women were locked out. ”

Canon Annette Buchanan National President of the UBE and Chair of our Black Ministries

Canon Annette Buchanan National President of the UBE and Chair of our Black Ministries Committee Canon Clive Sang Canon Missioner for Black Ministries Linda Shomo President of the Earl B. Scott Chapter of the UBE

Canon Clara Gregory Diocesan Jubilee Officer

Canon Clara Gregory Diocesan Jubilee Officer

“ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people, wherever they are

“ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people, wherever they are found, to meet basic human needs and to build a just society. ”