Social Justice Advocacy

Gun Violence Prevention

Village for Gun Sense

The Presbyterian Church (USA) has committed to leading the national effort to end gun violence, calling 2022-2032 “The Decade to End Gun Violence.” In agreement with this call, Village for Gun Sense advocates against unregulated access to firearms and gathers regularly to address community safety concerns and participate in education opportunities.

Racial Justice

Building Beloved Community

Village Church believes fighting racial inequality begins with examining your own heart and mind and educating yourself regarding cultural biases. We are committed to pursuing racial justice starting with ourselves and extending to our community, our nation, and the earth. As part of this commitment, Village formed the Building Beloved Community committee, which engages in community education, research and collaboration with local antiracism organizations.

Environmental Justice

Earth Care Congregation

Since 2011, Village Church has been a certified Earth Care Congregation through the PC(USA), integrating environmental practices and thinking in worship, education, facilities and outreach. Village is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through energy efficiency improvements, with the ultimate goal of having zero carbon emissions.  Our call is to promote earth-keeping within and beyond the walls of our church.

Voter Education

Village Votes

We actively encourage participation in democratic processes, regardless of political party or belief. On societal issues Village Church aligns with the stated beliefs of the PC(USA), but more importantly, we recognize the invaluable gift we have been given in our democratic government and encourage congregants to become active, enthusiastic participants.

Immigration Advocacy

Guided by our faith’s call to welcome the stranger and the belief in the inherent dignity of all people, we stand with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to advocate for the rights of immigrants, migrants, and refugees and for compassionate and just immigration laws and processes. We work to inform our congregation on immigration issues, support immigrant congregations in Heartland Presbytery, and collaborate with community organizations to respond to these complex issues from a faith and justice perspective.

Workers’ Rights

We have been a long term Faith Ally of Stand Up KC, an organization championing the rights of low wage workers in their fight for a living wage of $15 per hour and the right to form a union. We attend their rallies, join them in protests, participate in their meetings with city officials, and work with them on issues impacting low wage workers, including affordable housing, tenants rights, keeping accessible bus service, and most recently, their fight to prevent the gerrymandering of legislative districts in Missouri.