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We are not shy about speaking boldly to social issues of the day.  

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  • We believe in full marriage equality for same gender-loving couples.

  • We are a Level 1 Host Sanctuary Congregation and we are willing to provide shelter and refuge for undocumented individuals or families under threat of deportation.

  • We advocate for systemic racial justice and the end of mass incarceration of black and brown people (Dream of Justice).

  • We partner with and support the Oglala Lakota in Pine Ridge, South Dakota (Re-Member).

  • We work for economic justice for the poor and disenfranchised.

  • We support and affirm people living with mental illness.

  • We protect and champion the environment.

Pastor Deb asking Sen. Josh Hawley if he thinks Jesus would condone the bombing of thousands of Palestinian children…see his answer!

Christian Zionism is antisemitic.

Our biblical faith was founded by immigrants and refugees.

Pastor Deb speaking about marriage equality.

To be sure, our congregation is filled with people who seek justice and serve God’s children day in and day out. We are a church that comes together to stand for truth and fairness, and a church that nurtures and supports individuals in their own work

We support:

  • Packard Health Food Pantry

  • Project Transition

  • Community Action Network

  • Saline Evangelical Home

  • Holiday Food Distribution—the COGS family donates food and financial support for local families in need

  • Church World Service/CROP Walk

  • Prison Ministry

  • RE-MEMBER—an outreach to the Oglala Lakota on Pine Ridge Reservation

  • Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ)

  • Bread for the World