Our Mission: To inform and promote
awareness of issues that affect the common good
and to present opportunities for involvement in causes that encourage
peace and justice in our community and around the world.
Current activities
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Investigating the possibility of establishing a
labyrinth at the church.
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Green Congregations Team is focused on
assisting our congregation in becoming more environmentally
responsible
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Prairie Plat Team is looking into planting
Indiana native grasses, wildflowers, and other plants in the area in
back of the church.
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Tree Watering Team is working to develop
efficient means of watering our newly planted trees.
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If you have an interest in environmental
stewardship, contact Larry Lindley at cumberlandfirst@comcast.net
Some of our other interests:
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The United States’ response to poverty
The
ESPJF sponsors the annual
Bread For
the World (BFW)
Offering of Letters
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The Environment
The
ESPJF sponsors a paper recycling bin at
the NW corner of the church parking lot. With a goal of
2 tons of paper per month, we are asking
members, friends and neighbors to help us reduce landfill waste by
recycling the following paper products:
We CANNOT ACCEPT...Cardboard -- Phone
Books -- Brown Paper Bags
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Welcoming and Affirming
The
ESPJF believes that all are welcome
and to be affirmed in the fellowship of Christ. More
information on the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists.
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Peacemaking
The
ESPJF affirms that it is the role of
every follower of Christ to be a peacemaker. More
information on the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America.
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The
ESPJF encourages interfaith dialog
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The
ESPJF believes that discrimination is
a violation of our faith.
More
information on the Interfaith Coalition on Nondiscrimination.
The ESPJF meets in members homes on the third
Friday of each odd numbered month.
Check the church calendar for the next meeting.
All are welcome!
