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A Faithful Response to Gun Violence

As a Matthew 25 church, Second Church in Richmond is called to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, and care for the sick. They are also called to build a more just society, seeking to eliminate the root causes of violence, racism, poverty, and inequality. For the past 10 years, the Mission and Advocacy Council

Public Policy Witness Ministry Advocates for Reforms

April 6, 2021Kelleyashley diaz-mejias, criminal justice, gun violence, lauren ramseur, public policy witness, voices of jubilee, westminster charlottesville

POJ’s Public Policy Witness (PPW) Ministry encourages clergy and congregations to engage in policy advocacy at local and state levels. For eight years, this ministry has worked with partners to promote affordable health care, public safety and prevention of gun violence, living wages, and accessible public transportation. Over the last year the ministry also has