Local Issues

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8, ESV)

The Christian Scriptures teach us that God has a passion of the poor and the oppressed. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of our God’s throne, and it is our passion to join God in the renewal of hearts and lives, not only at a personal level, but also at a systemic and societal level. Leveraging the structure of missional communities, we seek to serve our neighbors, and establish justice as a value in our community and city.

Here are a few local issues in which we encourage you to participate.

Health Care Reform Debate
There is an intense debate going on in our country regarding health care reform. As followers of Jesus we are concerned about the nearly 46 million people in the United States who are without any kind of health care. According to the Institute of Medicine, 18,000 people in our nation still die each year unnecessarily because they don’t have affordable health coverage. These are justice issues. When the debate is intense there is a chance that the facts can suffer. Pico National Network and Sojourners have prepared a toolkit to educate and spark discussion. For more information click here.

Register to vote in New York City!
We have an opportunity to shape the direction of policy in our city, state and nation, helping to bring Kingdom values to our communities. As followers of Jesus we are called to consider deeply and wisely the laws that are being enacted, engage in intelligent debate, and in the process to call our elected officials to account. Download the form to register to vote in New York here.

Who Represents You?
Brooklyn has a community board system, with representatives that help address the unique needs and concerns of each neighborhood. Please reach out to your neighborhood liaison and find out what’s going on and what you can do to help! For more information on Brooklyn community boards, click here.

Brooklyn Community Foundation
The BCF exists to help people use their time, talents and resources to “do good right here” in our city home. Learn more about donating to this organization—or if you have an idea, apply for a grant!

Brooklyn Jubilee
Click here for ways to get involved in serving with this Christian organization formed for the purpose of cultivating healthy neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and promoting peace and prosperity for all of Brooklyn by creating and nurturing programs for social and economic justice.