Peace and Social Justice
Augustana members have endorsed many social
justice issues throughout the history of our church. In witness to
God’s call for justice and human dignity, we celebrate diversity,
foster inclusiveness, and ensure equity for God’s people
throughout our global village.
Our congregation is consistently proactive
in the public forum on local, national and international issues. We
share a commitment to serve the poor and vulnerable, and uphold our
values on issues that affect people whose voices aren’t readily
heard.
Recent activities in which we participated include:
- Co-sponsoring and hosting the annual Interfaith Service for Peace.
- Co-hosting the Interfaith Day for Fasting and Peace in Portland’s South Park Blocks.
- Co-sponsoring the annual “Stop the War and Bring Our Troops Home” rally and peace march in downtown Portland.
- Augustana members consistently voice their concerns on peace and justice issue to elected officials.
- Serve
as a Sanctuary congregation for all people. Houses of worship are sanctuaries where we encounter
God in awe and reverence, thanksgiving and joy. Sanctuary also
means a place of refuge. For more information about
Sanctuary visit the website for the New Sanctuary Movement.
Have you signed up to be part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Advocacy Network?
If you are interested in tacking action upon your convictions for peace and social justice for all peoples, signing up to receive the ELCA's action Alerts provides you a way. The ELCA e-Advocacy Network empowers ELCA members to advocate for peace, justice and care of creation.
When you become a member you'll receive timely updates from the ELCA on a wide variety of issues, including hunger, poverty, and the environment; and you can be confident knowing that you are being asked to call or e-mail your elected representatives at the moments when your voice can make the most difference.
If you are interested in making your voice heard on Peace and
Social
Justice Issues, Please sign up using the ELCA Advocacy Website link to your left. When the page opens, click on the "Join the advocacy network" button in the upper left hand corner of the page.
