“The outreach ministries of the church shall give attention to local and larger community ministries of compassion, justice, and advocacy.”
– United Methodist Church Book of Discipline 252.2.b
Oconee Street’s Justice and Outreach Committee engages our church in service to and advocacy with the greater Athens community and the world. We partner with local organizations to provide food and shelter for people in crisis due to economic hardships. We mentor immigrant youth and raise money for scholarships to increase access to higher education. Through J&O, the church has made a major commitment to housing justice. We build relationships across differences that can divide us to encourage justice, understanding, and peace. The J&O Committee also provides annual financial support to local, national, and international organizations that share our mission priorities.
The Justice and Outreach Committee is composed of church members and active Oconee Street attendees. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the church conference room.
For more information or to become involved contact Mission Outreach Committee chair Morgan Meyers: morgan.meyers21@gmail.com.