Justice and Witness Missional Team
Called to be witnesses of the Good News of God’s Reign in Jesus Christ, the Hawai’i Conference Justice and Witness Missional Team, in covenant with its local churches, Associations, and partnership ministries, seeks to discern and develop compassionate ministries of justice, peace, and the stewardship of creation, as God intends, both in this life and in the world.
The mission of the Justice and Witness Missional Team is to equip congregations on justice and witness initiatives. The team provides materials, resources, guidance and support to congregations.
Team Members
Keoki Kiwaha (Chair)
Suzanne Smith
Linda Rich
Dennis Barger
Jeannie Thompson
Kalei Tong
Puka‘ana Congregational Church (Hawai‘i Island)
Church of the Holy Cross (Hawai‘i),
Church of the Crossroads (O‘ahu)
Keolahou Congregational Church (Maui)
Kapa‘a UCC (Kaua‘i)
Ola‘a First Hawaiian Church (Hawai‘i Island)
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Equipping congregations with worship and study resources on justice and witness initiatives locally, nationally and internationally.
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Inviting volunteers in congregations to be resource persons or advocates for these initiatives in their local churches, communities, associations, etc.
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Educating churches on these initiatives through Conference communications, resource and study materials, workshops and presentations, etc.
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Advocating for justice and witness concerns in the public arena, as well as in denominational, ecumenical and interfaith settings.
Click HERE for worship and study resources.