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
Interfaith Prayer Service
Thursday, May 15 at 7pm
St. Francis Xavier Church at 52nd and Troost will host an Interfaith prayer service on May 15 at 7pm to support our immigrant neighbors. Following the service, Dan Margolies, former KC Star and KCUR reporter, will speak on current developments in immigration and asylum measures being implemented by our government and those in opposition. Parking is available on the west side of the church. Join members of our EmbRace Justice Ministry!
We are excited to see you. All are welcome! Hosted by the St. Francis Xavier Church Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Committee.
Public Witness
Tuesday, May 20, from 4:30 – 5:30pm
We will gather again on the sidewalk in front of SFX at 52nd and Troost. This public witness will support Pope Leo's focus on welcoming all into our Church family, especially those persecuted and marginalized. We will show support for the homeless, immigrants, migrants, refugees, those seeking asylum, the poor, LGBTQ+, as well as Pope Francis' emphasis on protecting Mother Earth. Some posters will be available, or create and bring your own family-friendly poster. Bring a noisemaker, such as a cowbell, if you have one. Invite your friends and neighbors. We will conclude with a short prayer service.
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.