Committee on Compassion, Peace and Justice

Class

Name

Status/Church

Phone

Email

2024M

RE Margaret Blair

Indianola, Trinity United

515-491-0356

CONTACT EMAIL

2022

TE Alex Thornburg

Clive, Heartland

608-338-9905

CONTACT EMAIL

2022

RE Jean Caster

West Des Moines, Covenant

515-802-0686

CONTACT EMAIL

2023

RE Susan Stroope

Des Moines, Central

515-988-7261

CONTACT EMAIL

2024

Vacant (TE or RE Male)

 

 

 

13.7.1. The committee on Compassion, Peace and Justice consists of 5 members, including the moderator.

13.7.2. The Committee will seek to equip congregations and sensitize their members to the Gospel’s call for God’s people to promote social justice and peace thorough education and advocacy.

13.7.3. Responsibilities

13.7.3.1. Initiate and organize social action programs within the Presbytery, regional partners (as requested) and assist local churches in developing their social ministries.

13.7.3.2. Suggest strategies for involvement in social action ministry.

13.7.3.3. Act as agent of the Presbytery in ecumenical social action programs when authorized by the Presbytery.

13.7.3.4. Develop and oversee the Harvest Offering promotion and grants.

13.7.3.5. Report to the Presbytery regularly