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EQUITY & JUSTICE
Emmanuel has been involved in racism awareness, learning, and training for many years. Out of that involvement grew a desire to not just sit around and talk to each other, but to do something. In 2018 we worked to spread the word about generational wealth and affordable housing needs. As that effort grew, we began looking for ways to be advocates for the marginalized, underserved and vulnerable. So, we became members of Metropolitan Churches United (MCU) as they are very active in advocacy work in the region.
In 2020 we began doing a weekly vigil for Black Lives Matter. Several other churches in Webster were doing the same, which led to the formation of Churches Together for Justice.
Some people involved in this pillar stand on Lockwood every Friday at 6 pm in solidarity with all people of color. The pillar participates in Churches Together for Justice, which recently organized the Gun Awareness day on June 4. This pillar also advocated for expanded Medicaid, equity in education and housing, assistance at the historic African American Greenwood Cemetery, advocacy for the LGBTQIA community and assistance to immigrants. As Episcopalians, we don't have to agree with everyone on everything all the time. But, we are called to be a Church that looks and acts like Jesus. To become involved in our Equity and Justice pillar or to get more information, contact Deacon Jerre at jerre.birdsong@gmail.com.
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