Peace with Justice Ministry
"God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called children of God."
Matthew 5:9
This ministry seeks to transform the world after the example of Christ so that peace and justice are a reality for all people.
Vision Statement:
We are called by the Holy Spirit to become renewed in Christ and to become the people of God in our dealings with one another and with God's Earth.
Using the teachings of Jesus Christ and the social reforms of John Wesley as our guide, our goal is to provide the congregation with resource materials on justice, peace and integrity of God's creation; to inform them of current issues in these areas; and to encourage the study and application of the United Methodist Social Principles.
We participate in local, national, and international outreach efforts that build community, seek justice for people in need, promote green Earth, and advocate for peace and justice in the world. Our activities include speakers and video series, letter writing, voter registration and education
Some PWJ Ministries include Cleveland Foodbank - monthly volunteer efforts at their facility, Equal Exchange products - coffee and chocolate plus fair trade crafts and gift items sold in the Bookstore, Heifer International - helping hungry people lift themselves out of poverty, Bread for the World - supporting farmers and helping end hunger, Earth Day - providing information on energy and water conservation and promoting local farmer's markets.
Earth Day 2008 - Water & Energy: Use Less - Save More!
"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."
Psalm 24:1
Exhibits for Earth Day 2008 included:
- Rain Barrels - which control flooding and pollution. Use them to water your lawns and gardens
- LifeStraw - IMA Advancing World Health - Providing safe drinking water to the developing world - Thank you for your support!
- Europa Elite Shower Head - Conserve resources and save up to 70% each in energy and water bills
- Bottled Water - Where does it come from? What's the cost? Let's recycle the bottles. Suggestion: Get a fancy travel cup for your water instead.
- Lawns - Pesticides on your lawns go into our drinking water. There is a better way. Help protect your children and pets.
- CFL Bulbs - After 125 years, it's "lights out" for the traditional incandescent bulb by 2012-2014.
- Children can run a train with solar energy - powered by God's sun
- Recycling - Cloth shopping bags reduce landfill waste and plastics and toxins in water
- Fuel efficient cars on display at the front entrance
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