Serving Christ in All Persons

As Christians in the Episcopal Church, we believe that service to others - through direct action and advocacy - is a vital part of our faith journeys. Jesus Christ tells us that we are to feed the hungry, welcome strangers, clothe the naked, care for the sick, and visit those in prison. (Matthew 25: 34-36) Through his example, Jesus taught us to work to eliminate injustice, rather than simply serve those who suffer from injustice. Jesus welcomed every outcast and every marginalized person in his society to be a part of his community.

In the Baptismal Covenant, we are asked, "Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?" Then we are asked, "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?" Our response is, We will, with God's help!

Please see Belonging for more on baptism.

Prayer for Social Justice

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Service & Advocacy

Peace Meal, February, 2007

Phyllis at Clean Up Day, October 2004