Faith in Action
Also known as Christian Responsibility, Social Concerns or Social Justice, Jesus calls us to care about the things God cares about, and the New Testament is clear that we are called to care for the poor, the homeless, the marginalized and vulnerable. Trinity members are involved, individually, in many areas. Here are some which are taken on by our congregation.
Over-all Coordinator of this ministry area is the Vice President of Trinity- Karl Howell. If you have a new Social Concerns Ministry idea, great! so that we can coordinate efforts, check with KARL first.
SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVITIES AT TRINITY HAPPEN IN A VARIETY OF WAYS:
ONGOING:
Trinity is deeply involved in a couple Refuge Programs locally: Both for Afghan and Ukrainian families.
Food Donations: We have a great CURBSIDE PANTRY located on the top of Lybecker which is restocked many times during the week. PLEASE MAKE USE OF IT!
There is a shopping cart just inside the church doors for ongoing food contributions for the curbside and local food banks.
Monday Quilters gather Mondays in the Fellowship Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. to create tangible gifts of caring. Quilts are sent world-wide through Lutheran World Relief
Trinity participates in the CAC (Community Action Center) for immediate needs: food, gas and housing
Each year Trinity designates benevolence funds for Local Support Agencies
ANNUALLY Trinity participates in a number of programs. Here is a basic outline:
January Martin Luther King Event: Local congregational leaders organize an annual speaker or event. Pastor Wes will keep Trinity informed.
February Mobile Meals: Trinity provides delivery people for one month of the year; usually February. Coordinators-Susan Bohm and Lorna Hanrahan
March hosting of Family promise-Coordinator Mary Lauver Joining with other Pullman/Moscow Churches, four weeks per year Trinity provides safe shelter, a meal and the open doors provided by Family Promise: https://familypromisepalouse.org/. There any many opportunities to volunteer.
June hosting of Family promise-Coordinator Mary Lauver
August Palouse Pride Parade and Table at East City Park in Moscow, Idaho - Social Concerns
September hosting of Family promise-Coordinator Mary Lauver
October Food distribution truck from Second Harvest - Pastor Wes
November Giving Tree - Trinity Youth gather Toys for Local Pullman Children for Christmas
December Reverse Advent Food Bank - Women’s Ministry
December hosting of Family promise-Coordinator Mary Lauver