This committee advocates and coordinates the conference-wide issues and concerns of justice and peace. Its purpose is to help the conference witness in action and other forms of communication to the Christian mandate to promote peace and justice in our homes, state, nation and world. As witness to God's resurrection power, the committee shall endeavor to inspire all to act in a spirit of love, which takes away the justification for physical/ verbal abuse, violence and war.

Chair, Mr. Oscar Varnadoe

Chicago Metropolitan Association Representatives

2011 - Rev. Charlene Wordlaw - Porter
2011 - Ms. Tenille Powers
2012 - Rev. Roger Dart
2012 - Mr. Herb Best

Eastern Association Representatives

2011 - Rev. Paula Carmichael
2012 - Ms. Evie Goltz

Fox Valley Association Representatives

2011 - Ms. Belinda Gross
2012- Ms. Tassie Brautigam

Prairie Association Representatives

2011 - Rev. Joe Gastiger
2012 - Dr. David Valentiner

Western Association Representatives

2011 - Rev. Carole Hoke
2012 - Mr. Gene Humke

Conference Staff Consulting, Rev. Jorge Morales, Conference Minister
 
What does the Lord require of you?  To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.  (Micah 6:8 - NIV)

Justice and Witness Mission Statement

 The Justice and Witness Committee of the Illinois Conference shall raise awareness around issues of social justice by empowering congregations to develop strategies to address social injustice and by resourcing congregations in their struggle for justice and peace.