Faith, Justice and the Earth

The Social Action Commission of Big Bethel AME Church:

Serving our community through advocacy, education, and an unwavering spirit.

What We Do

Featured Initiatives and Social Awareness

Our commission is organized around key areas of impact that address the most pressing

needs of our community.

Zero Waste Initiatives

Big Bethel is practicing faith-driven stewardship, reducing waste, promoting sustainability, and community responsibility

Education & Advocacy

Empowering communities through faith-based education, policy advocacy, and civic engagement for environmental justice and sustainable stewardship.

Community Outreach

We engages our neighbors through needs assessments, justice hubs, food distribution, training, partnerships, advocacy, and volunteer mobilization to build resilient, equitable communities.

Zero Waste
& Recylcling

Education &
Advocacy

Community
Outreach

The Core Values of Our Movement

Rooted in the rich legacy of Big Bethel AME Church, the Social Action Commission mobilizes our congregation and community

to address systemic injustice, uplift the vulnerable, and

advocate for lasting change.

We ground every action in Scripture and the AME tradition, letting worship and theological conviction shape public work so that service, advocacy, and policy engagement flow from our faith.

We prioritize programs and policies that protect the vulnerable, restore rights, and treat every person with dignity—delivering services that meet needs while challenging systems that produce inequality.

We listen first (needs assessment), measure outcomes, and use evidence to design, evaluate, and transparently steward resources so our ministry produces real, sustained impact.

We care for creation and community—practicing environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility while building respectful, reciprocal partnerships with congregations, civic groups, funders, and neighbors.