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This one committee gathers together a variety of justice concerns from across the synod. The committee includes persons who bring particular perspectives to the table and together, decisions area made. The committee awards scholarships and grants and supports events and activities that meet the needs of racial ethnic, young and old, dispossessed and disadvantaged people in our congregations and communities. Synod Committee Members Doris Evans, moderator | Western Reserve
Adrienne Adams, CECA | Detroit
Stan Edwards, SDOP | Detroit
Carol Houston, Mackinac
Linda Jacobs, Maumee Valley
Florence Morrison, Presbyterian Women, Mackinac
Maria Robbins, Native American Consulting Committee, Scioto Valley
Amy Rudiger, Women’s Concerns | Maumee Valley
William Sorensen, Lake Michigan
Kurt Freund, ARMSS | Lake Michigan
Tammy Scheuermann, staff
Karen Nottelmann, Staff Committee Information & Responsibilities 1. Membership Eight to 12 members At least three commissioners (one to serve as moderator) appointed by the Moderator’s Committee Other members to be appointed by the committee Total membership to include One person representing women’s concerns One person from each of the racial ethnic groups recognized by the Synod of the Covenant Self-Development of People moderator
2. Term 3. Areas of Ministry Women’s issues and concerns Racial ethnic issues and concerns Economic justice Health ministries Cabinet on Ethnic Church Affairs (CECA) Peacemaking
4. Responsibilities Build awareness of issues and concerns coming from our congregations and presbyteries Develop, encourage and support efforts that address the ministry areas of this committee Administer Peacemaking grants and scholarships Maintain effective communication among all mission areas Share information synod wide with the assistance of the synod staff Monitor expenditures and financial status of each ministry area Evaluation of all ministry areas annually Submit an annual budget request to the Budget & Finance Committee
— From the Bylaws of the Synod of the Covenant Meetings & Minutes
March, 2008 Report to Assembly
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Multicultural & Justice