PACT principles
We believe that community transformation is an integral part of the whole ministry of the Church.
We believe that the Church is called by God to be engaged in ministries of transformation in the context of particular congregations and communities. These ministries of compassion and justice sustain the Church as a faithful body of worship and as a witness to the broader community.
We are committed to implementing ministries of community transformation through a focus on faith-based community organizing and development.
We exist to encourage the Church and society as a whole to recognize the importance of social justice in the process of community transformation.
We seek to provide resources, training and personnel to facilitate community transformation through congregations and other faith-based organizations.
We work with other networks in PHEWA, with other constituencies and structures within the Presbyterian Church (USA), and with other faith-based and secular organizations to fulfill this mission.
We strive to be a fellowship for our members and the voice of our members within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the wider community.
