First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
Voluntary Simplicity...
"Keep It Simple" is a mission group for people who want to feel freedom
from consumerism and materialism. We look at the effects of our
lifestyle on the creation, and we seek to live in ways that affirm
justice and well-being for the poorest in our world. We affirm the value
of relationships formed in love, and find our security in the abundance
which living in genuine community creates, rather than in our dependence
on material possessions.
Beyond our monthly meetings, the "Keep It Simple" group coordinates two significant projects.
In partnership with the Mid-South Peace
and Justice Center, we operate the Global Goods store. As a "fair trade"
store, Global Goods sells merchandise where workers receive fair wages
for their labor.
Revolutions: A Community Bicycle Initiative is another partnership of the "Keep It Simple" group. Revolutions seeks to bring people together
through bicycling. We want to make it easy for people to ride bicycles
together. We want to help kids get bicycles of their own to ride and to
learn how to maintain and repair their bikes. We want to make Memphis a
more bike-friendly city so that our air is fresher and we protect the
environment.
Back to Justice
A Just Peace Church
:: Voluntary Simplicity :: An Open and Affirming Church