Mission and Social Justice

The Riverside Church’s Mission and Social Justice Commission, as agents of God’s justice, healing, and love, strives to transform individuals, communities, and systems burdened by racial, social, economic, and environmental oppression.


The November 5th, 2024 elections are crucial for shaping the future of our country. Despite the impact of each vote, many eligible voters do not participate. Riverside Church members are joining a Get Out the Vote effort, emphasizing the power of voting and providing resources to inform and prepare voters. As Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock said, “A vote is a prayer for the kind of world we want to live in.” These non-partisan resources aim to empower informed choices at this pivotal time.

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What We Do

Mission and Social Justice (MSJ) at Riverside is comprised of the MSJ Commission and nine ministries that work to identify and address specific areas of great human need. MSJ collaborates with the Poor People’s Campaign, a national fusion movement dedicated to societal transformation. Together, we address interconnected injustices such as racism, poverty, militarism, ecological devastation, and distorted religious nationalism. In alliance with Reclaim Our Vote, MSJ conducts impactful activities like postcard writing and phone banking to amplify our collective voice for change. Join us in shaping a more just and equitable world. MSJ focuses their work in three areas where its ministries could make a positive difference: Democracy, Earth, and Equity.

MSJ at a Glance

MSJ Commission

2024-2025 Members, Officers, and Liaison Assignments

Rev. Mira Sawlani-Joyner (Minister of Justice Advocacy and Change)

Takisha Brown (Administrative Assistant)

Pamela Davis (Chair)

Derrick Biney-Amissah (Vice Chair)

Gary Bogle (Secretary)

Milly Akinsulu

Sandra (Chap) Chapman

Jeremiah Drake

Arelis Figueroa

Janette Kemp

David King

Regina Tate

Susan Walcott

MSJ Meetings

Join us on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 PM ET. Email us for more information.

Community Partners

MSJ collaborates with the Poor People’s Campaign, a national fusion movement dedicated to societal transformation. Together, we address interconnected injustices such as racism, poverty, militarism, ecological devastation, and distorted religious nationalism. In alliance with Reclaim Our Vote, MSJ conducts impactful activities like postcard writing and phone banking to amplify our collective voice for change. Join us in shaping a more just and equitable world.

MSJ Ministries & Initiatives

MSJ Videos

Mission & Social Justice Events

6:30 PM

1:30 PM

Maranatha Meeting

Sunday, November 10

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1:30 PM

1:30 PM

Chat & Chew with Clergy

Sunday, November 10

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1:00 PM

1:30 PM

Men's Ministry Meeting

Sunday, November 17

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6:30 PM

1:00 PM

Theatre of the Oppressed

Saturday, November 23

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1:30 PM

1:00 PM

Beloved Earth Community

Saturday, December 7

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1:30 PM

Maranatha Meeting

Sunday, December 8

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1:30 PM

1:30 PM

6:30 PM

1:00 PM

Theatre of the Oppressed

Saturday, December 28

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1:00 PM

Beloved Earth Community

Saturday, January 4

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1:30 PM

Maranatha Meeting

Sunday, January 12

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1:30 PM

6:30 PM

1:30 PM

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