Justice & Activism for Our Community
When Metropolitan Community Churches first came into being, Rev. Elder Troy Perry made a clear decision that this church would be committed to the cause of social justice. We gladly carry that mantle in the Sarasota & Bradenton community. The work of justice and work of mercy are the works of Jesus.
Ongoing Justice Work
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
We have an ongoing partnership with this wonderful school. Many of our congregants volunteer in ways that directly impact the lives of these students and teachers.
Sarasota County School Board Meetings
The Sarasota School Board has had local and national attention over the last year for all the ways the board has failed to meet the needs of ALL students. It is necessary to call them out and use our voices at the school board meetings.
Blessing Bags
We invite you to pick up blessing bags every Sunday. As you encounter folks who might need water, a little food, a toothbrush, etc., offer them a blessing bag. We encourage you to do the most important thing: find our their name and their story.
Special Community Events
We the People
Saturday, April 19 at 10 AM - Join us for a national day of action. We will gather in Downtown Sarasota to speak truth to power, rally, and march across the Ringling Bridge. We the People will not stay silent while our country is taken over by Christian Nationalism.
Location: Bayfront Park
Is Christian Nationalism a Threat to your Personal & Religious Freedom?
Saturday, April 26 2-5 PM - Does the rise of Christian Nationalism concern you for your own religious freedom? Join Amanda Tyler, a Christian pastor and author of How to End Christian Nationalism, for a discussion and panel at Venice United Church of Christ. Young Adult Minister, JT Priar, will sit on a panel at the event.
Location: 620 Shamrock Blvd Venice, FL