Social Justice Advocacy

Advocacy Partners

As a Matthew 25 church, we are called to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, visit the prisoner, and care for the sick. We are also called to work in the public realm to build a more just society, seeking to eliminate the root causes of poverty, violence, racism and inequality. Current advocacy priorities focus on reducing gun violence, affordable housing, child care, and environmental justice. These priorities and action plans are detailed in the 2024-25 Advocacy Framework, linked here:

If you would like to learn more about advocacy issues and to join the Advocacy@2ndPres email list, please contact Sally Johnston, Advocacy Coordinator for the Mission and Advocacy Council.

Second Presbyterian works with the following Advocacy Partners to advance our priorities:

 

Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP)

https://www.virginiainterfaithcenter.org/
VICPP engages people of faith and goodwill to advocate for economic, racial, and social justice in Virginia’s policies and practices through education, prayer and action. Second Presbyterian is a faith partner with VICPP and we work closely with them to advocate for those who do not have a voice in our society. 

Clergy and Citizens Against Racism (CCAR)

https://clergyagainstracismrva.org/
Clergy Against Racism is a coalition of diverse faith leaders and citizens in dialogue striving to dismantle systems of inequality and foster a more just, compassionate and inclusive community. Pastor Alex Evans serves on the board of CCAR.

Richmond Hillhttps://www.richmondhillva.org/Founded in 1987, Richmond Hill is an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an urban retreat center within the setting of a historic monastery. Our Mission is to

Richmond Hill

https://www.richmondhillva.org/
Founded in 1987, Richmond Hill is an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an urban retreat center within the setting of a historic monastery. Our Mission is to seek God’s healing of Metropolitan Richmond through prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation and spiritual development.

Virginia Interfaith Power and Light (VAIPL)

https://vaipl.org/
Virginia Interfaith Power & Light (VAIPL) is the state affiliate of a national organization, Interfaith Power & Light, which is dedicated to bringing together all faith communities to mobilize a religious response to climate change through energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.  We partner with VAIPL on climate justice initiatives and advocacy.

Presbyterian Office of Public Witness 

https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/compassion-peace-justice/washington/
Did you know that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) maintains an office in Washington D.C. that is dedicated to public policy information and advocacy?  Its purpose is to advocate, and help the church to advocate, the social witness perspectives and policies of the PCUSA General Assembly. Church members can sign up for email alerts, receive educational reports on various issues, or join or "follow" the Office on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.