Our mission statement: The St. Elizabeth EmbRace Justice Ministry feels called to open our ears, hearts, and minds to walk humbly with our brothers and sisters of color in living out our baptismal commitment as disciples of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to address racism through education, self-awareness, understanding, solidarity, and advocacy for racial justice.
We periodically organize other events and opportunities for involvement. We will post these in the bulletin and notify our group by e-mail. If interested in participating in the EmbRace Justice Ministry, or if you have ideas to share as to how we as a Parish can become more involved in addressing racial justice issues, please ask to be added to our e-mail group by emailing Dcn. Mike McLean.
What's Happening in Our Ministry
EmbRace and Unite KC
As Christians we are called to welcome the stranger and love our neighbor. Through the EmbRace Justice partnership with the local organization, Unite KC, we are dedicated to the breaking down of racial and social stigmas that exist in our society. We have been blessed with a partner church, Community Praise Worship and World Outreach Center. This is a small congregation of mostly black people. We will be inviting them to join us for various social events at St. Elizabeth. We will also be invited to attend events that they sponsor. All are encouraged to visit their website at www.cpwwoc-kc.com.
EmbRace Justice and Westport Showers
St. Elizabeth EmbRace Justice Ministry has partnered with Westport Showers providing hot breakfast, showers, clothing and toiletries once a month to our homeless sisters and brothers.
Many clothing items are in short supply for both men and women including:
- Belts
- Sturdy Shoes and Boots
- Slacks and Jeans
- Winter coats
- Gloves
- Long sleeve t-shirts
If you have clean, gently-used items to donate please drop them in the labeled boxes at the church doors. If you would like to help serve breakfast or donate food items contact Mary Lee Koppe (maryleekoppe@gmail.com) to get on the volunteer list.
Hygiene and Cleaning Supply Drive June 14 - 22
Who is your neighbor? We know the answer to this through the parable of the Good Samaritan. While many immigration sponsor programs have recently been defunded, there are already thousands of refugees who have settled in the Kansas City area who still need our assistance.
Some of our EmbRace Justice ministry members are working with KC for Refugees, a refugee aid organization. They will be sponsoring a Hygiene and Cleaning Supplies drive at St. Elizabeth from June 14 – 22 to help address this need. These donations will help keep the Welcome Closet open for the refugees. Specific items needed can be found on flyers at the back of church or on our STE FB page. Please help our neighbors by placing these items in the collection baskets at the doors of the church or at the parish office. Thank you for your generosity!
For more information about KC for Refugees, visit: https://www.kcforrefugees.org/ or their FB at https://www.facebook.com/KC4refugees/
ITEMS NEEDED
Diapers, sizes 4-6 Bar soap
Shampoo Disposable razors
Body Lotion Laundry Detergent
Deodorant/Antiperspirant Sponges/Dish cloths
Toilet paper Dishwashing Liquid
Toothbrushes All-purpose Cleaner
Toothpaste Feminine Hygiene Pads (all absorbencies)