Justice

Justice and Partnership

In our world today, from our pews, communities and streets, we hear devastating stories about grave injustices, human rights violations and degradation of God’s creation. Gender based and societal violence, poverty, militarism and climate change instigated disasters are among injustices which are rampant, resulting in severe consequences for many people, especially for poor people in both rich and poor countries. People are displaced and treated as disposables; they are losing their jobs, homes, access to health care, education, water, electricity and other basic necessities. This is the reality of the world in which the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) was established and called to serve, where life is at stake.

“The WCRC is founded on a basis of communion and justice, through the grace of God who has bestowed upon us the deep privilege of becoming co-workers with God in this ministry. In accepting this gift the WCRC acknowledges the privileges and the responsibilities entrusted to us. We recommit ourselves, therefore, to the basic, yet profound principle that in communion we belong to God and to each other and are accountable together for the stewardship of all God’s creation. In this regard we accept responsibility for our part in the problems of the world. We rejoice that we are led on this journey by the God of justice and we believe that we are called to work with God in creating a different world - a world of Peace, of Justice and of harmony with Creation. ” Justice in the Economy, the Earth and all God’s Creation

Core Callings

The WCRC seeks to be faithful to God’s calling to witness to God’s promise of life in fullness for all and to be a communion in faith, hope and glorification of God's name. A core calling is to work for Justice and Partnership and to enable Reformed churches worldwide to confess their faith in times of times of crisis and in the light of the fullness of life that God intends for all people and for creation. The main purposes of the Office for Justice and Partnership are found in the following Core Callings:

• to promote justice in the economy, the earth and all of God’s creation, and to work for peace and reconciliation in the world;
• to renew a passion among Reformed Christians for God’s mission, both witness and service, in a spirit of partnership and unity; and
• to promote the full participation of women and youth in all aspects of the church’s life;

Major programme areas are as follows:

1. Justice in the Economy, the Earth and for all God’s Creation
1. Gender Justice
1. Youth Empowerment

If you have any questions or comments concerning our work or want further information, please contact us at justice@wcrc.ch

Moderators:
- Mr Helis Barraza Diaz, Presbyterian Church of Colombia
- Ms Lu Yueh Wen, Presbyterian Church in Taiwan

Executive Consultant: Rev. Dora Arce-Valentin, Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada en Cuba
- Assistant: Ms Daphne Martin-Gnanadason

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