The goal of Bethlehem Advocacy group is to advocate for social justice within the congregation, as well as in other appropriate venues. We take our directive from the words of the ELCA Constitution: To participate in God’s Mission, this church shall serve in response to God’s love to meet human needs, caring for the sick and aged, advocating dignity and justice for all people, working for peace and reconciliation among the nations and standing with the poor and powerless and committing itself to their needs. To fulfill these purposes the church shall: study social issues and trends, work to discover the causes of oppression and injustice and develop programs of ministry and advocacy to further human, dignity, freedom, justice and peace in the world.”

Coordinator: Gail Winterbourne bcpresch@blcenc.org