About the Justice & Witness Action Network
The Justice & Witness Action Network serves as the primary arm for the UCC Central Atlantic Conference to carry out its mission and agenda for justice and witness ministries. It is a grassroots advocacy network composed of individual members, clergy and churches across the Conference.
The Network educates and engages members in community organizing, grassroots advocacy, prophetic witness and action, and shaping public policy that advances our vision of securing a just and compassionate world for all. Our work is grounded in Central Atlantic Conference and General Synod resolutions, consonant with historic UCC witness, informed by a biblical understanding of justice, prophetic ministry and action, and a set of guiding principles to define our witness.
Vision
A justice movement of the justice leaders, clergy and local churches of the Central Atlantic Conference, United Church of Christ building and organizing power to secure a just and compassionate world for all.
Mission
A powerful, faithful and effective Justice & Witness organizing network of justice leaders, clergy and local churches.
Guiding Principles
Theologically and Biblically Grounded
Rooted in the theology of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the biblical concept of justice and peace;
Self-Determined
Defining our agenda and setting our priorities based upon our historic witness, the needs of the people, and power analysis;
Community Organizing
Building lasting power and organizing with and for the self-interest of the poor and oppressed toward a common vision of justice and community;
Prophetic Witness & Direct Action
Boldly speak truth to power and engage in action that holds that power accountable;
Music & Arts
Power of music and arts builds community, defines our identity, preserves our stories, energizes action and leads the way;
Strategy Oriented
Be strategic in our approach and efforts to advance our agenda;
Coalition & Partnerships
Working with organizations with common goals and an agenda for collective power and action.