Our Mission
"Do Justice, Love Kindness, Move Humbly Together."
Several thousand years ago a pretty cool prophet named Micah said to his people, “What’s required of us?” In other words, "What’s our purpose? What’s life about?" Then, he answered his own question in this way:
“Do Justice, Love Kindness, Move Humbly.” Micah 6:8
Several hundred years later another hip guy named Jesus went about doing justice by feeding the hungry, empowering women, freeing the oppressed, healing the sick, and speaking truth to power. He challenged strict interpretation of religious laws when they were no longer life-giving. Downtown Disciples accept Micah's prophetic call and follow the way of Jesus.
Doing Justice
We firmly believe that the Christian call is to fight structures of oppression. You'll find us at protests, marches and community meetings fighting unjust actions and structures. We stand unapologetically with and for the LGBTQIA+ community, racial justice, peace, and human rights. We are proud to be certified Open and Affirming by the Disciples of Christ LGBTQIA+ Alliance. It is our desire to not only do justice, but also be a just space. We are a trans-inclusive space, welcoming of gender diverse individuals and families with gender diverse children.
Loving Kindness
We perform acts of kindness rooted in our broader critique of unjust social structures. This work is done through our service at food pantries, retirement homes, our own worship space, outreach programs and more. We seek to love kindness through our words, our deeds, and our prayers.
Moving Humbly
Downtown Disciples will not store up treasures for ourselves when our neighbors are unhoused, hungry, and oppressed. We will not own an exorbitant bank account. Our offerings help us engage in acts of social justice and compassion in our community. They empower us to bring racial and LGBTQIA+ justice, serve the unhoused and hungry, refugees, women seeking emergency shelter and freedom from human trafficking, and past offenders needing a fresh start.
Downtown Disciples living out our mission in the community!
Peace & Justice statements from our denomination's most recent General Assembly
Concerning Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and Environmental Justice
Compelled to Witness: Answering the Cry of our Palestinian Siblings
Calling the Church to Oppose Christian Nationalism
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