Faith in Action, Hope for Oakland

Debbie Snow from St Patrick lifts up a blessing

OCO leaders embrace these common beliefs:

•  That all people are precious embodying a dignity provided by the Creator
•  Because people are precious, each deserves to live in a world where all people are treated justly
•  Justice is made real when we integrate the spiritual and social dimensions of our lives
•  Organizing is a tool that brings together the spiritual and social aspects of our lives in concrete ways, creating a world of greater dignity and justice for all families.

Isaiah 58:6-8 This, rather is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless, clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own. Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your wound shall be quickly healed; your vindication shall go before you, and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.