Seeking a Just World

Social Justice Committee

"In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to hear the voices of people long silenced and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. (The Book of Confessions, A Brief Statement of Faith)"

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is committed to the holy values of justice, freedom, and peace. We continually strive to deepen our commitment to our social justice ministry, and proudly proclaim our values as a More Light congregation, a Reproductive Freedom Congregation. We support peace and human rights for the Palestinian people as well as all people who are being persecuted. We support ministries to help immigrants, and believe in equal treatment of all people, especially those in need. In recent years, we have witnessed to our faith by participating in the Texas Muslim Day at the Capitol, the Poor People’s Campaign Rally, offered sanctuary to immigrants in need of refuge, held a Prayer Vigil for an injured Palestinian who was attacked, as well as numerous other direct actions.

Read below to learn more about the organizations we support as an activist church. 

Casa Marianella

Casa Marianella welcomes displaced immigrants and promotes self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services. The ultimate vision is that all immigrants arriving in Austin will have safe housing and access to the services they need to be successful.

Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera

Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera raises awareness about conditions of social and economic injustice along the Texas/Mexico border particularly as they affect displaced and disenfranchised communities and supports community-driven resistance to injustice through transnational solidarity and fair trade.

National Council on Independent Living

The National Council on Independent Living advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.

Out Youth Austin

Out Youth Austin offers youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities a place where they are loved, acknowledged, and accepted for exactly who they are.

iACT

Interfaith Action of Central Texas exists to build health relationships between the faith communities of Central Texas. iACT cultivates peace and respect through interfaith dialogue, service and celebration. 

Worker’s Defense Project

Worker’s Defense Project fights for better working conditions for low-wage, immigrant workers in Texas. Worker’s Defense is a national leader and one of the most effective worker centers in the country fighting for stronger worker protections in the construction industry..

More Light Presbyterians

More Light Presbyterians engages over 230 congregations and thousands of individuals in the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), enabling Presbyterians to lead LGBTQIA+ service and advocacy in communities nationwide. More Light’s mission has always been to empower and equip individuals and congregations to live into their welcome for LGBTQIA+ people.

RESULTS

RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together they use their voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty.

SAFE

The SAFE Alliance is a merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace, both long-standing and respected human service agencies in Austin serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence.

US Campaign for Palestinian Rights

As part of a global movement for collective liberation, we work to end U.S. complicity in Israel's massive violence against the Palestinian people. The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights vision is freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people in a world without racism and oppression.