The Importance of Social Action in the Church

Community Opportunity: Affordable Housing in Moorestown

Please take note and help spread the word.

The Residences at Harper, a new 76-unit affordable housing development located at 307 Harper Drive in Moorestown, is now accepting applications through July 31.

This development includes:

1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments

All units are designated as affordable for households earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Burlington County.

This could be a meaningful opportunity for individuals or families in need of quality housing in a caring community. If you know someone—family, friends, neighbors—who may benefit, please share this information with them.

Application Period: May 13 – July 31

Learn more here: https://www.moorestown.nj.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=956

Let’s continue to look out for one another and share resources that can make a real difference.

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Social action is the heartbeat of a thriving church, one that not only speaks of faith but lives it through service and justice. Our role is to embody Christ's mission by standing with the marginalized, advocating for the oppressed, and uplifting our communities through acts of love and empowerment. The church is not just a place of worship, but a catalyst for change—a light in times of darkness.

As we continue to address the challenges of our society, we must recognize that the Gospel calls us to action, to move beyond the walls of the sanctuary and into the streets where healing, reconciliation, and justice are most needed.

The words of civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer resonate deeply:
"Nobody's free until everybody's free." Her call to collective liberation reminds us that we are all interconnected, and the church must champion freedom and equality for all as part of our spiritual mandate.

Through social action, we can shape a more just and compassionate world, honoring God by lifting our neighbors and transforming our communities.