I first heard that St. Andrew’s had a Justice Ministry in August of 2020. I am a bit embarrassed to admit I did not know there was any difference between ministries of mercy and ministries of justice. Before I arrived here at St. Andrew's, I had never participated in a Justice Ministry. I was so intrigued to hear about HOPE (Hillsborough Organization for Progress & Equality). In case you are a bit lost about which ministry I am referring to, here is what the HOPE website sa

When neighbors gather to share their stories, something powerful happens. Pain is witnessed. Isolation gives way to solidarity. And from that sacred space, justice work begins. The Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) is a coalition of 29 church congregations, including St. Andrews, united by a shared conviction: faith calls us to act. Together, we give voice to the voiceless and build people power for dignity, fairness, and hope—turning concern into mea

St. Andrew's is part of an organization called HOPE. HOPE stands for Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality.