Church in Society Board
Mission
To celebrate the power and joy of the Gospel by bridging of our church life with our life in the community and the world at large. "Outreach and Inreach!"
Responsibilities
Social Ministry activities include things like:
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Good Samaritan Fund (local benevolence)
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Christ's Cupboard (Grocery Bag Ministry)
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Reedsburg Food Pantry
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Reedsburg Helping Hands
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Giving Tree
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Relay for Life (American Cancer Society)
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Ozanam House
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Hope House
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Salvation Army
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Disaster Relief
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Lutheran World Relief
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Global Partnership -- Ojars Freimanis, Latvia
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Compassion Sunday
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Healing Services (quarterly)
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Touched Twice Clinic
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Actions resulting from the study of social issues
In-reach activities include:
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Presentation of forums regarding the social statements of our Synod and the ELCA
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Participation in the Parish Nurse Program, which sponsors events like blood pressure screenings, health fairs, blood drives, and health and wellness education events
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Participation in groups such as Bible Study Circles, etc.
Meetings
The Church in Society Board meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. All meetings are open and visitors are encouraged to come and listen or to bring issues of concern to the Board's attention.
Updated: July 2008