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KAIROS

KAIROS

Advocacy, Education & Action

KAIROS is the Peace, Justice, and Earth Care ministry team of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. The word kairos is an ancient Greek term meaning “the right or opportune moment,” reflecting our commitment to responding faithfully to urgent issues affecting our communities and our world.

Through advocacy, education, and hands-on action, KAIROS works to promote peace, justice, compassion, and environmental stewardship. Team members meet monthly to discuss current concerns and organize meaningful opportunities for involvement and service.

Areas of Focus

KAIROS addresses a wide variety of issues, including:

  • Social and economic justice
  • Hunger and poverty
  • Immigration and civil rights
  • Peacebuilding and gun violence prevention
  • Environmental restoration and earth care
  • Recycling and sustainability
  • Fair trade initiatives
  • LGBTQIA+ inclusion and support
  • Homelessness and community outreach

Join KAIROS

KAIROS welcomes anyone interested in advocacy, education, sustainability, justice, and compassionate action. Whether you want to volunteer, participate in community projects, support outreach efforts, or learn more about important social and environmental issues, there is a place for you.

Together, we seek to faithfully care for our neighbors, our community, and God’s creation.

For more information or to get involved, contact: gcpckairos@gmail.com

Justice

The Biblical call to seek justice is woven throughout scripture and is central to the work of KAIROS. We believe justice means “setting things right” through compassionate action, advocacy, and solidarity with those who are marginalized or in need.

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church is proud to be a:

KAIROS also supports projects such as:

Peace

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church has been committed to peacemaking since signing the “Peacemakers: The Believers Calling” commitment in 1986. KAIROS continues this important work through local, regional, national, and global efforts that promote peace, understanding, and reconciliation. We believe peace requires active engagement, compassionate listening, and faithful action.

KAIROS supports and partners with organizations including:

Earth Care

KAIROS is deeply committed to caring for God’s creation through environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church has signed the PCUSA Earth Care Pledge, integrating earth care into worship, education, facilities, and mission.

Environmental initiatives and projects include:

  • Earth Day recycling events
  • Fair Trade coffee service
  • Composting and sustainability efforts
  • Energy-saving facility improvements
  • Water conservation projects

Energy Stewardship Projects

Grace Covenant has completed several important sustainability projects, including:

  • Retrofitting church lighting to significantly reduce energy use and utility costs
  • Installation of a high-efficiency water meter to improve water conservation
  • Ongoing PCUSA Earth Care Congregation audits and sustainability initiatives

The church received recognition through the IPL Cool Congregations program for its energy stewardship efforts.

Community & Partner Organizations

KAIROS actively partners with and supports organizations dedicated to peace, justice, hunger relief, environmental care, and advocacy, including:

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