Justice, Witness and Mission Board (JAWAM)

JAWAM addresses issues of social justice in our community, state, nation, and world. They are supported in their work by our Central Pacific Conference JAWAM Team.

Our congregation is involved in a variety of activities to promote social and economic justice. These include:

• Open and Affirming: We have chosen to be an Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation — the designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the United Church of Christ which make public statements to welcome into their full life and ministry persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. As a part of this commitment, our members and friends participate in local LGBT activities including the Boise Gay Pride parade.

• Assisting the poor: We provide support for the poor through donating our time and gathering donations, such as food, school supplies, and funds. We also help support Interfaith Sanctuary, which provides overnight shelter and supportive services for men, women, and families with children in Boise.

• Assisting our world neighbors: We support world neighbors through purchasing and selling Fair Trade items, and asking our Congressional leaders to take action to prevent or stop war and unjust treatment of people of all nations.