PEACE & JUSTICE
"...learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow."
ISAIAH 1:17
Our shared ministry is to address injustice, inequality, and stewardship. We lift up issues to our congregation and community for discernment and action.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE TO POLICING POLICIES
Our committee sent letters to the mayors or our 3 bordering towns, Franklin Township, North Brunswick Township, and South Brunswick Township.
We called on them to take advantage of 3 opportunities for action:
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Pass a resolution condemning police brutality
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Join the national Mayor's Pledge on reforming Police Brutality Policies
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Review and Reform policies with a focus in 8 areas
MAYORS' CHALLENGE PROGRESS REPORT
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP MAYOR PHIL KRAMER
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Signed the Mayor's Pledge
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Forwarded our 8 policing policy factors to the director of Public Safety
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NORTH BRUNSWICK MAYOR FRANCIS WOMACK III
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First of the 3 towns to pass a resolution
We continue to await response from the committee's action letter.​
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK MAYOR CHARLES CARLEY
Sent a note thanking us for our inquiry.
We continue to await any actions.
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