mandated for social justice
Current CfR members have
enjoyed a rich life together in a Christian church that could freely combine a
witness to social justice, scripture and community. The design of the church has always respected the
authenticity of members’ beliefs: faith and/or conscience.
Also, CfR was formed with a design that has given us freedom to
experiment and be creative as we approach our life together and as we struggle
to bring about greater justice in the world.
We have wanted to pass on these opportunities to others for many years.
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Mission Statement |
The Congregation for Reconciliation is a community of faith-based and conscience-based people. We value social justice, diversity, community, mutual support, authenticity and celebration/worship. We respect individual human rights. We work together for social, economic, political, and environmental justice. We identify and counter systemic injustice through research, study, action, and reflection. (2007)
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Some History |
The Congregation for
Reconciliation (CfR) is a small United Church of Christ church in Dayton, Ohio.
It was formed in 1968 in response to the civil rights movement and the
assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy.
Mandated to work for social
justice as the cornerstone of life in the church, the congregation does not own
a building but rents meeting space when necessary. Not having the costs of a building makes the Congregation
free to address the social justice issues of our times. For the most part, members are located in Montgomery County.
CfR is a Just Peace and Open and Affirming church.
Send us some e-mail righterwmx@aol.com), or contact us by phone at (937) 276-4077 or by mail at P.O. Box 60418, Dayton, Ohio 45406.
CfR Supports
Anti-discrimination law. Despite opposition, it passes!
Wilma Righter, 1512 Cory Drive, Dayton.
Mayor McLin, City Commissioners: I
am the Moderator of the Congregation for Reconciliation, a Just Peace and Open
and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ.
I have come to express support for passage of the ordinance that opposes
employment discrimination that is aimed at people because of their sexual
orientation or gender identity. The Federal Civil Service system has had
non-discrimination for GLBT people since the Clinton administration.
Congregation Criticizes the Dayton Daily News on Board of Education Election
New study and Action Regarding Channel 7 Reporting
Annual Salad Supper
for the Dayton Justice and Peace Community
Late
August or Early September (TBA)
Thank you for visiting CfR News.
Congregation for Reconciliation, United
Church of Christ,
P.O. Box 60418, Dayton, Ohio 45406, (937) 277-7102,
e-mail,
righterwmx@aol.com,
www.members.aol.com/cfrnews
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