Purpose
The purpose of the Social Ministry Committee shall be to extend Christian compassion and helpfulness to the ill, the aged, the orphaned, and underprivileged, the imprisoned and, in general, to persons of all ages in need of aid in body or soul. It shall strive to enlist in these efforts as many as possible of the individual members and organizations of the congregation. This committee shall further have the duty to study social conditions, primarily in the local community, in order to bring the cleansing and healing light of Christian truth to bear upon critical problems through the Christian discussion of facts and issues. The committee shall seek to stimulate individual and corporate action to overcome injustice, oppression and suffering and shall encourage all efforts to care for the earth. (Augustana Bylaws)
Committee members
Elsa J. Marty (chair), Kathy Anderson, Toby Chow, Matthew Christian, Sean McClellan, Jessica Nipp, Jon Weber. The Committee welcomes new members.
Committee meetings
Usually third Monday of the month.