We can stand up for one another; we can feed each other; we can clothe each other; we can tell each other about the love of God that surrounds us, holds us and names us. We can be the light of Christ for each other, not just when we feel happy, or when we respond to crisis, but we are called each and every day to be God's children and care for the least of these.
Hosted inside our church, Baby Grace Overland Park provides diapers and clothing, as well as resources and support to families with young children. Their commitment is to spreading love and grace to families in need.
Provided for the entire community, our church offers a food pantry open Monday-Wednesday from 10am-2pm for anyone in need, including beans, vegetables, peanut butter, oatmeal, toiletries, and more.
The Good Faith Network is an interfaith justice group, woven together from many different congregations throughout Johnson County, with the purpose of identifying the most pressing problems in our community, conducting research to discover solutions to those problems, and speaking with one voice to our local leaders to press for the adoption of those solutions.
Their active campaigns include:
Supporting our community means more than just showing up on a recurring volunteer basis, but truly embedding ourselves in the work of the organizations making a difference in our community. Here are just a few that we’ve been fortunate to partner with across Kansas City over the many years served.
Meeting the needs for those facing poverty and providing tools for future self-sufficiency.
A diverse and welcoming community, celebrating the God-given gifts of every person.
Creating equitable access to nutritious food and addressing the root causes of hunger.
An intimate partner abuse center, inspiring strength and exploring options for living free of abuse.
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse.
Empowering homeless families and women by supporting transitions to affordable housing.
Engaging the community to serve collaboratively in support of neighborhood schools.
Providing relief and assistance through migration, health, food security and sustainability.
Helping people in the community build and/or improve a place they can safely call home.
Helping reduce homelessness, hunger, and crime, while providing life stability.
Inspiring low-income households, community groups, and schools in KC to grow their own food.
Weekday program that supports young children’s development across five major areas.
The Good Faith Network is gearing up for their annual Solutions Briefing. April 6th at 3pm at Grace UMC in Olathe. Join network leaders and other communities of faith as they gather to share the solutions being presented. Learn more about the Good Faith Network and the issues being presented here: https://www.thegoodfaithnetwork.org/
Church and Society joins Sojourners and other faith-based organizations of the Washington D.C. Interfaith Staff Community to support multiple rallies on the Capitol Hill grounds that call on Congress to prevent executive overreach. Protests held every Wednesday through Lent. https://www.umcjustice.org/latest/capitol-hill-faithful-witness-protests-begin-on-ash-wednesday-4333?emci=ee67dd31-00f9-ef11-90cd-0022482a9fb7&emdi=a3ce8168-03f9-ef11-90cd-0022482a9fb7&ceid=10633991
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