To bring justice-related issues to the attention of the congregation – to encourage members to take direct action addressing injustices in our community, state and country, and to support one another while doing so.
Justice in Action (JIA) is an AHCC affinity group that works “to be the change we want to see in the world.” Formerly known as Step Up, Step Out: Promoting Justice, Nonviolence, and Fairness for All, the group was formed in 2013 by concerned congregants in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. More recently, it has aligned closely with the local and state-wide justice initiatives organized by the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance (GHIAA) and its partnering organizations. JIA has also become a support group to those who feel overwhelmed by the cruel and unjust actions taking place in our country and in our world.
JIA meets on the second Sunday of each month at 8:30am before church service. We use this time to get to know and support one another, to learn about and plan activities to promote justice, and to anchor our actions in Christian values.
