Justice Seekers
The Justice Seekers are a group of progressive-minded Christians who work to promote social justice in our church, community, and world. They seek to enlighten themselves and others about the challenges and difficulties of the disenfranchised, recognizing the inherent dignity of every human being. The group decides together where to focus their energies. Their current focus areas are:
Immigration
The Justice Seekers seek to understand, with compassion and openness, the plights of immigrants to the United States, who are often marginalized and discounted.
LGBTQIA+ Community
The Justice Seekers encourage Christians and others to be open and affirming of LGBTQIA+ individuals. They actively encourage the Heart of Longmont congregation to welcome people of all sexual orientations and gender identities into the full life of the church.
The History of the Justice Seekers Group
The Justice Seekers group was formed in 2009 in an effort to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community. At that time, Heart of Longmont was exploring becoming a reconciling member in the United Methodist framework. Being a reconciling congregation requires explicit acknowledgment that the church is open and accepting to all persons, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Through the Justice Seekers’ efforts to educate the congregation and other members of our community, HOL officially became a reconciling congregation in November 2013.
The designation as reconciling didn’t mean an end to the work. The Justice Seekers continues to host and participate in many different activities and workshops. Justice Seekers participate in Pride marches and events, support PFLAG and OUT Boulder County, and facilitate outreach to the LGBTQIA+ community. They are also active in issues of immigration, racial justice, and housing access and equality.
